The Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Housing and Urban Development, Hon Olakunle Akinsete has cleared the air on the rumour doing the rounds that the Oyo State Government has converted another recreation Centre Agodi Gardens to a residential estate.
Shete noted that Governor Seyi Makinde is boisterous about Oyo State lands, environment, tourism and urban development.
He stated that Agodi botanical gardens which remains one of the best tourist and recreation sites in the Pacesetter will not in any way be affected by the proposed Baywood Estate.
The Special Adviser stressed that creation of more estates will not only improve the urbanization of Oyo State but will further open up the city to investors. His words:
“His excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde is boisterous about oyo State’s Lands, environment, tourism, and urban development.
“Our dear governor, who is very keen on tourism as it is a major point in the omituntun 2.0, will not jeopardise the plans in place for sustainable development in the state.
“Agodi botanical gardens, which is one of our favourite tourists and recreation sites in the state, is cherished and will not in any way be affected by the proposed baywood estate.
“However, we will all agree that the creation of more estates will not only improve the urbanisation of our state but will also further open up the city to investors
“Take, for instance, Lagos State has a very high population, and it is the smallest state in Nigeria because nearly a quarter of the state is water.
“At some point, Lagos had to let go (sand fill) a renowned beach so as to open up the city to more investors. Hence, the creation of Banana Island.
“I want to appeal to everyone to exercise patience and join hands together to make our society a better place. In just a matter of time, we will see that his Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde means well for Oyo State and the entire citizenry.”