Ogun State Government has assured owners of landed property in Iperu-Remo, Ilishan-Remo and other affected communities in Ikenne Local Government Area whose lands were acquired for the development of the ongoing Agro Cargo Airport Project of prompt payment of compensation.
The Special Adviser/Director-General, Ogun State Bureau of Lands and Survey, Mr. Aina Salami gave the assurance in Abeokuta during an interactive meeting with five communities affected in the execution of the Project, saying the present administration will leave no stone unturned to ensure compensation is paid as and when due.
Aina who appreciated the people for their cooperation and understanding, maintained that adequate compensation would be given priority, adding that no one will be deprived of his or her entitlement.
Representating the Ministry of Agriculture, the head of a crop enumeration, Alhaji Isau Adesegun, explained that the meeting was to enlighten the communities on the importance of tapping from the opportunities that the project would bring to their communities,
He promised that no one would be left out from the dividends of democracy.
Speaking on behalf of representatives of the communities, Mr. Taiwo Shobamowo of Ologbon family Iperu-Remo said they were optimistic that the State government would not relent in its efforts at addressing the needs and yearnings of the citizenry.
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