By Iyabo Adebisi/Olaolu Fawole
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde and his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mba have officially inaugurated a 12.5km Challenge- Odo Ona-Elewe-Elebu-Apata dualized road project.
Speaking at the inauguration held at the Owode Housing Estate Junction along Ibadan-Abeokuta Road, Ibadan Governor Makinde reiterated the commitment of his administration towards improving the well-being of the people irrespective of economic challenges facing the nation.
Governor Makinde also disclosed that the ongoing wage award being received by workers in the state would be extended by another six months to help the workers navigate through the current economic realities
On the report of PDP Governors owing workers in their states, Governor Makinde, who reiterated the commitment of his administration to workers’ and pensioners’ welfare explained that civil servants have continued to collect their salary on or before 25 of every month t since 2019.
Governor Makinde named the road after Theophilus Akinyele Way in recognition of the contribution of the late Theophilus Akinyele, former Head of Service of Oyo state and Special Adviser to the President on Budget Affairs from 1979-1983.
In a remark, the Governor of Enugu state, Peter Mba while describing Seyi Makinde as a people-friendly governor said the road was a testament to his passion for developing the state.
Earlier, the state Commissioner for Works, Professor Daud Sangodoyin said that the 12.5km road project started in 2008 but was neglected by successive governments before Governor Seyi Makinde re-awarded it.
Also, the federal Controller of Works, Oyo State, Mrs Moronmubo Olarerin commended Governor Makinde for his aggressive infrastructural development particularly road construction across the state whether state or federal road.
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