The Ogun State Government has approved major road construction and rehabilitation projects across the state, alongside the procurement of an advanced 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine to strengthen healthcare delivery.

The approvals were reached at Tuesday's State Executive Council meeting as part of efforts to improve road connectivity, stimulate economic activities and expand access to quality healthcare.

A statement by the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, said the approved projects cover communities in Obafemi Owode, Ijebu-Ode and Abeokuta North Local Government Areas.

In Obafemi Owode, the Council approved the construction of the RCCG New Auditorium Road linking the auditorium to One Million Junction.

The government also approved the rehabilitation of two sections of Old Ondo Road in Ijebu-Ode, covering the Lagos Garage to Epe Garage and Lagos Garage to Adeola Odutola College stretches.

In Abeokuta North, the approved projects include the construction of Saje Junction to Elega Road and the reconstruction of the road corridor linking Ajitadun Roundabout, Mokola Underbridge and Elega Junction.

The projects are expected to improve transportation, ease movement within the benefiting communities and facilitate the movement of goods and services.

They are also expected to improve access to residential areas, businesses and other economic centres, while reducing transportation difficulties for residents.

In the health sector, the State Executive Council approved the procurement of a Siemens helium-free 1.5 Tesla MRI machine for the Gateway Medical Centre of Excellence.

The advanced diagnostic equipment is expected to improve the hospital's capacity to detect and assess medical conditions requiring specialised imaging services.

The MRI machine will also provide residents with improved access to advanced diagnostic services within the state and reduce the need to travel outside Ogun for such medical examinations.

According to the government, the investment will complement ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve the quality of medical services available to residents.

The approvals reflect the administration's commitment to infrastructure development and improved public services through strategic investments in road construction, transportation and modern healthcare facilities.

The government said the projects would contribute to economic growth and improve the quality of life of residents across the benefiting communities.

The latest approvals form part of Governor Dapo Abiodun's broader development agenda aimed at strengthening infrastructure, expanding healthcare access and promoting sustainable development across Ogun State.