The Ondo State government says it has commenced the rehabilitation the labandoned MKO Garden/Park located in Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital.
Yòmí Oyékàn, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor On Signage and Advertisement, made this disclosure in a statement in Akure.
He said the project is in line with the urban renewal and urbanisation plan of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The project also represented a strategic intervention by the governor to reclaim and restore a neglected public space, improve urban aesthetics, and reposition the park for functional and economic use within the state capital.
Oyékàn also said the park was being transformed into a regulated and well-structured hub for signage and outdoor advertising activities in the state.
“In line with the Urban Renewal and Urbanization Plan of His Excellency, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OSSAA) has commenced the revamp of the long-abandoned MKO Garden/Park located in Alagbaka, Akure.
“The project represents a strategic intervention by the Agency to reclaim and restore a neglected public space, improve urban aesthetics, and reposition the park for functional and economic use within the state capital.
“The revamp is designed to transform the MKO Garden/Park into a regulated and well-structured hub for signage and outdoor advertising activities.
“The revamp of the long-abandoned MKO Garden/Park, Alagbaka, is a deliberate and strategic step to reclaim public space, restore urban aesthetics, and unlock new economic value for Ondo State.
“Beyond beautification, this project is aimed at repositioning the park as a regulated hub for signage and outdoor advertising, providing structured opportunities for corporate organizations, government campaigns, and private brands, while boosting Internally Generated Revenue through compliant advertising practices,” Oyékàn said.
According to him, upon completion, the MKO Garden/Park is expected to serve as a major hotspot for branding, visual communication, and outdoor advertising, while contributing significantly to the growth of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the state.
He further assured residents and stakeholders that the revamp is ongoing and being executed in phases, in line with global best practices, to ensure safety, orderliness, environmental sustainability, and improved visual appeal across Alagbaka and its environs.
He expressed the commitment of the Ondo State Signage and Advertisement Agency’s commitment to supporting the Governor’s vision of a cleaner, more organized, and economically vibrant urban environment through responsible signage regulation and strategic infrastructure revitalization.
