Adeleke flags off N16.5b road dualisation in Ilesa

Promises to compensate owners of houses marked for demolition
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, flagged off the dualisation of Ereja Square through Brewery to Ilesa/Akure Expressway in the ancient town of Ilesa.

The governor, while speaking during the ceremony in Ilesa, said the dualisation of the road is divided into two sections, which will commence simultaneously at a total cost of N16.5 billion.

He said the project would be completed in the next 12 months.

“The choice of the road was informed by a question of functionality. We focus on easing the burden of motorists and facilitating trade between the Ilesa City Centre and outer areas. We have records of hardship and gridlock encountered by users of this road, especially around Ereja Square. A dualised road across that route will open up Ilesa City Centre, facilitate trade and ease the movement of goods and people,” the governor said.

However, Adeleke, who promised to compensate those whose houses are affected in the project, added: “As the contractors commence work on-site, I urge the people, especially those around the construction area, to fully collaborate and support the companies.

“I promise that all those whose houses are marked for demolition will duly be compensated.”