Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state on Friday explained why his administration is embarking on the construction of new Governor’s lodge for the state, saying the last lodge built by his predecessor had issues of structural defect. Akeredolu who disclosed this during the foundation laying of a new Governor’s Lodge in Alagbaka, Akure, said the old Governor’s Lodge which was originally a modest three-room duplex of timber flooring, built for the Colonial District Officers went through a lot of modifications, restructuring and renovations since the creation of Ondo State in 1976. He said “When we came in February 2017, we met the old Governor’s Lodge building, fabrics and furniture in acute dilapidation and utter state of abandonment. ALSO READ: NBA Owerri branch sets up Bar Centre for innocent persons arrested“Also, the Governor’s Lodge Annex that was built by the immediate past administration, had issues of structural defect. “In pursuant of this, qualified and experienced building experts were invited to work with our in-house professionals to carry out due diligence and survey on the structures.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 04, 2021 14:15 UTC