By Iyabo Adebisi
Oyo State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (Oyo RAAMP) has signed a contract agreement of over N16 billion naira for the construction of about 68km rural roads under phase 1 of the intervention project.
The contract signing event which took place at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural development, Ibadan, the Supervisory Ministry of Oyo RAAMP, and under the supervision of the Commissioner of the Ministry, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye had five construction companies sign contract agreements with Oyo RAAMP.
This is aimed at constructing the rural roads which cut across the about Five Local government areas of Oyo state.
Addressing the contractors and stakeholders at the signing, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye said the project aimed to upgrade Rural roads, improve agricultural marketing and promote Economic growth in oyo state.
According to Olasunkanmi, the Project is expected to have a positive impact on lives of rural communities, farmers, and traders as well as market hubs to reduce post harvest lost of agricultural products.
While congratulating the firms/Contractors who finally emerged from the highly competitive bidding and procurement processes, the Commissioner explained that the phase 1 intervention roads of backlog maintenance/rehabilitation and cross drainage structures would include: Fashola Farm settlement road networks, Oyo West, Oloko Oyo Junction- Ikere Junction, Iseyin Local Government.
Others are Alako-Idiya-Batake- Olowa Farm settlement Ido Local Government; Adebayo-Alata-Aba Oje, Oluyole local government; Okudi-Oyada road, ATISBO Local Government; and Tewure-Ila junction road, Oriire local governments respectively.
He therefore urged the contractors to ensure they execute quality and satisfactory jobs.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Abosede Owoeye said that the project objectives align with vision of the present government in Oyo state under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde which includes supporting farmers with necessary equipment to enhance food security.
The Oyo State Project Coordinator, Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, Adeola Ekundayo urged the contractors to cooperate with stakeholders who would be monitoring their activities.
Speaking on behalf of the contractors, Mr. Shan Jingwu, a representative of one of the Construction company, commended RAAMP for being transparent in the selection process that took place in his company.
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