This bridge that has cost multi-millionaire to
make it a standard one and modern will be commission by Minister for Transport
for State, Mrs Gbemisola Saraki and former Minister for defence, Senator
Musiliu Obanikoro and other top government officials from Federal and State.
Meanwhile, the opening of the bridge also fall
into the day the community, Oke-Ogbere day which the philantpropist has paid
for top and mega star Fuji artiste, king Saheed Osupa to perform at the opening
and community day.
This bridge will be thr third bridge the stylish
dude will be commissioning to make live easy and create alternative way for
people in that community.
Yommy as popularly called introduced the
footbridge logistics method to enhance a faster and safer way for people to
cross the canal from Ajegunle to Apapa community. With the success of his first
attempt, he later build another foot bridge linking Ago to jesha.
This idea lead him to construct the first link motorized bridge linking Also rock avenue in Isolo Local Govenment Development Area, to Bucknor Isheri, ljegun and ldimu.
This idea lead him to construct the first link motorized bridge linking Also rock avenue in Isolo Local Govenment Development Area, to Bucknor Isheri, ljegun and ldimu.
How he started
He made inroad into bridge building fron the legacy of his late father, who was an Awoist in those days. His father, the late Chicf Augustine Ogungbe (The Asoju Oluwa of Lagos State, Balogun of Alakoto, Balogun of Badagry, until his death) had a fishing business though small and he was the first individual that started the business of logistics., by ferrying people with his boat Irom Alayabiagba market community to the Apapa GRA through the crecks where the whites resides popularly known as European Quarters.
Then, most Nigerians live in Ajegunle and work With their European boss as domestic staff, such
as drivers, messengers and gardeners, the late Ogungbe's father was carrying residents on his
back wh0 Wish to cross to the other side of the river, he was also a palm wine tapper in Badagry
while he was managing the business his elder brothers were working with his father.
After the death of his father his brothers left the business and he took over the business
as a determined young man, though from a polygamous home, he run the foot bridge business Without fear even with many Wives and children which his father left behind.
Although the project is still under construction it would be due for commissioning in September
2019, this year, after its completion.
After going through so many challenges which IS normal in life, he said facing difficulties have
made him to excel, Ogungbe believes in due process, but he does not associate with selfish,
fraudulent and vision less people.
He chooses his friends carefully, with the ideology of his vision and mission policy he
uses the rule of law as a tool in his business transactions. The National Inland Waterway
NIWA) a federal government agency grantcd the approval of the first link bridge at
Alay abiagba market in Ajegunle to Apapa. Recently, some hoodlums who were under the
influence of some polÃticians started fomenting troubles in order to take ownership of the
bridge, but Ogungbe being a learned person who respects the rule of law, took them to court
and he won
He made inroad into bridge building fron the legacy of his late father, who was an Awoist in those days. His father, the late Chicf Augustine Ogungbe (The Asoju Oluwa of Lagos State, Balogun of Alakoto, Balogun of Badagry, until his death) had a fishing business though small and he was the first individual that started the business of logistics., by ferrying people with his boat Irom Alayabiagba market community to the Apapa GRA through the crecks where the whites resides popularly known as European Quarters.
Then, most Nigerians live in Ajegunle and work With their European boss as domestic staff, such
as drivers, messengers and gardeners, the late Ogungbe's father was carrying residents on his
back wh0 Wish to cross to the other side of the river, he was also a palm wine tapper in Badagry
while he was managing the business his elder brothers were working with his father.
After the death of his father his brothers left the business and he took over the business
as a determined young man, though from a polygamous home, he run the foot bridge business Without fear even with many Wives and children which his father left behind.
Although the project is still under construction it would be due for commissioning in September
2019, this year, after its completion.
After going through so many challenges which IS normal in life, he said facing difficulties have
made him to excel, Ogungbe believes in due process, but he does not associate with selfish,
fraudulent and vision less people.
He chooses his friends carefully, with the ideology of his vision and mission policy he
uses the rule of law as a tool in his business transactions. The National Inland Waterway
NIWA) a federal government agency grantcd the approval of the first link bridge at
Alay abiagba market in Ajegunle to Apapa. Recently, some hoodlums who were under the
influence of some polÃticians started fomenting troubles in order to take ownership of the
bridge, but Ogungbe being a learned person who respects the rule of law, took them to court
and he won
Though the Ajeromi Ifelodun Local
Government Chairman. Hon. Fatai Adekunle
Ayoola tervened during the crisis and the matter was amicable resolved. As an advocate
of the rule of law he also had problems with the link bridge at Aso rock in Isolo, with land
owners, royal 1amilies and the community claiming he had no right to construct the
bridge, with the backing and approval of NWA. The local movement, and stakeholders
e construction o1 the bridge as never been interrupted since it started.
Ayoola tervened during the crisis and the matter was amicable resolved. As an advocate
of the rule of law he also had problems with the link bridge at Aso rock in Isolo, with land
owners, royal 1amilies and the community claiming he had no right to construct the
bridge, with the backing and approval of NWA. The local movement, and stakeholders
e construction o1 the bridge as never been interrupted since it started.
The Role of NIWA
The National Inland Waterway (NIWA) is a federal government agency saddled with the
statutory law to supervise and manage the waters in Nigeria. So, any investor who is interested in
investing in the waterways either boat operators or bridge construction must access the approval
of the agency. No doubt, Mr. Ogungbe has been successful in doing business with NIWA and
NIMASSA in spite of the opposition from land owners, the local community hoodlums and the
local chiefs known as the Bales.
The National Inland Waterway (NIWA) is a federal government agency saddled with the
statutory law to supervise and manage the waters in Nigeria. So, any investor who is interested in
investing in the waterways either boat operators or bridge construction must access the approval
of the agency. No doubt, Mr. Ogungbe has been successful in doing business with NIWA and
NIMASSA in spite of the opposition from land owners, the local community hoodlums and the
local chiefs known as the Bales.
According to him: No business thrives without the
law guiding you. Therefore, credit
goes to doggedness and resilience of the bridge icon, Mr. Ogungbe.
Advantages of the link bridges First the bridges have provided easy access from the sub hubs to
the cities by reducing congestion, transport gridlocks from the roads. In the case of Aso rock
Police Post was built to provide security for the residence in order to check the incidence
of insecurity and robbery attacks and also to ensure safety for motorists and pedestrians in
goes to doggedness and resilience of the bridge icon, Mr. Ogungbe.
Advantages of the link bridges First the bridges have provided easy access from the sub hubs to
the cities by reducing congestion, transport gridlocks from the roads. In the case of Aso rock
Police Post was built to provide security for the residence in order to check the incidence
of insecurity and robbery attacks and also to ensure safety for motorists and pedestrians in
The developing towns of Isheri/ Bucknor axis.
less than 50 candidates who are not privileged to pursue their educational career. The bridges have
open up most of the local communities where people now rush to buy lands and build fantastic
houses, thus making the community look like estates comparable to places like Ikeja, Victoria
Island and Magodo Estates.
Awards
Due to his foresight and philanthropic efforts he has been rewarded with various awards from
NGOs, such as the Ambassador of Kindness and Peace by an American NGO, also the Ago
Isolo dioceses bestowed him numerous award in appreciation of his efforts and humanitarian
kindness.
Political ambition
For him politics is a natural phenomenon. His late father was an Awoist with the erstwhile
Lagos State governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, hence his desire for politics became strong.
According to him T hate injustice, he was part of the political movement of National Democratic
Coalition (NADECO) while in school he was an activist and he was also a part of the Afenifere group movement.
Because of his political interest he contested for the position of council chairman under UNCP
(United Nigeria Congress Party) in Badagry Local Government Council though he was advised to drop his candidature by party stalwart for another candidate which he considered for peace to reign.
Educational Background
After he finished his primary school education in Ogun State, Trinity Nursery and Primary
school, ljaye his father brought him to Zumuratul Islamiyya Primary School, Tolu, Olodi. (New
road) Apapa, Lagos to start afresh. As a brilliant lad his teachers where fond of him and were
excited at his brilliance.
After his secondary school education he proceeded to a Polytechnic at Ikorodu where
he obtained an HND in Estate Management Art /Sculpture and finally attended the Lagos
State University (LASU) where he obtained his Degree in History/International Relations.
Family history
His father has so many properties and children and he is always happy with his family, his
decision 1S final in any matter within the family circle, he is from a royal home in Badagry. His
father never had an opportunity of being educated but he knew and advocated the importance of
education to his children so he make sure he played his part in giving his children
quality education before he pass on.
For him Polygamy is not bad but in some quarters polygamy is condemned his father make sure that unity among wives and children is the key, they live peacefully as a family.
His father made him to realize that no child should rely on his property because he has a legacy and he
taught them how to struggle and survive a trait the bridge inherited Icon from his father
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