Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the construction and rehabilitation of no fewer than 101.036 kilometres of roads in various parts of the state.
While stressing that the move was part of his administration’s efforts to close infrastructure gaps, the governor emphasised that, when completed, the projects will ease vehicular movement, enhance commerce, and open communities to development.
With the approval part of the decisions taken at the State Executive Council meeting held in Akure, the state capital, the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Abiola Olawoye, who briefed journalists after the meeting, explained that the projects would cover both new constructions and rehabilitation works in key locations across the state.Olawoye disclosed that the council approved 66.421 kilometres of new roads and 34.615 kilometres of rehabilitation and reconstruction works, bringing the total to 101.036 kilometres.
According to him, construction of a 216-bed hostel was also approved at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko to improve accommodation for corps members posted to the state.He said, “In addition, the government will embark on the construction of a two-storey building for the Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption Commission, as well as the renovation of office buildings belonging to the Hospital Management Board (HMB), Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, and the Ministries of Water Resources, Women Affairs and Lands and Housing.”New road projects include Omotosho–Igbotako–Iju-Odo in Okitipupa, Danjuma–Bolajoko in Akure, College Road–Irewole in Igbokoda, and the Ijoka Road dualisation project review, completed, with work to resume, among others.
On his part, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, said the latest approvals reflect the administration’s resolve to continue with its developmental agenda aimed at ensuring that governance impacts every part of the state.”This government is focused on projects that touch lives directly.
Governor Aiyedatiwa is determined to deliver visible results through massive infrastructure renewal,” Ajanaku said.Ajanaku assured that all the projects would be strictly monitored to ensure timely completion and quality delivery.Also, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Amidu Takuro, while also briefing journalists, announced the appointment of three new traditional rulers across the state.
Takuro listed them as Prince Emmanuel Adetutu Ifasole, appointed as the Akinuwa of Ipindo in Ondo West Local Council Area, Prince Bamikole Adeyefa, as the Elemure of Emure-Ile in Owo Local Council Area, and Prince Akintoye Felix Adeoye, as the Oloke of Okeigbo in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Council Area.
