The Ekiti State Government said it has earmarked a total of N8.17 billion to construct some roads across the state.

The government said completion of the projects will enhance the state’s socio-economic activities, improve its infrastructural development and reduce the hardship of the people.

Commissioner for Information and Value Orientation, Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement, said the constructions of the roads were part of the decisions reached at the weekly Executive Council meeting held at the government house Ado Ekiti yesterday.

He said that N1.4billion was earmarked for the construction of Bovas Filling Station-Spotless Hotel Road, Ado Ekiti.

“The approval was in furtherance to the present administration’s strong commitment to the development of infrastructure in Ekiti State in line with the six (6) pillars of His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji,” he said.

“The project, upon completion, is expected to enhance the socio-economic activities of the area and serve as a link between the two axis.

“The contract approved to be awarded to Messrs. Banky Pacesetter Nigeria Limited with payment of 60% of the contract sum as mobilization fee for the job upon the submission of an Advance Payment Guarantee (APG) or Insurance Bond, is expected to be completed in 10months.”

Also, Olatunbosun said that over N5billion was budgeted for additional works on the rehabilitation of Hospitals Management Board/ Doctor’s Quarters Road Extension to Apata Natha Junction Road, Ado Ekiti.

“The contract for the Rehabilitation of Hospitals Management Board/ Doctor’s Quarters Road was awarded to Messrs. Dortmund and CompanyLimited on 27th July, 2023 at a sum of N413million.

“However, due to the review of rates on contracts in the State, the contract was reviewed upward to N778million.

“The contractor has substantially completed the original work, but there is the need to extend the road to Apata Natha junction, with a view to connecting Basiri with Adebayo, thereby reducing the hardship of the people living in the area.

“The additional works to be done include: clearing, earthworks, concrete drain, pavement and laying of asphalt and expected to be completed in 10 months.”