Governor Ademola Adeleke has responded to the appeal of the Ijesa Muslim Community on the ongoing Ilesa road dualisation, reassuring the Muslim faithful that there is no plan to demolish the Ilesa Central Mosque.
The Governor who spoke through his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, noted that the assurance given during the ‘Ipade Imole’ remains.
He urged the Muslim ummah not to entertain any fear as the mosque would remain intact as only the extended canopies would be affected.
The Governor has also directed officials of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to interface with the Muslim leaders on the subject matter.
While commending stakeholders for actively supporting the ongoing dualisation at Ilesa, the Spokesperson explained that the Governor is committed to the implementation of the multi-billion naira Infrastructure upgrade with a focus on local content and active community engagement and collaboration.
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to support the agricultural and development revolution being carried by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.
He stated this while speaking at the commissioning of the 76.67 KM Adebayo Alao-Akala Memorial Expressway , linking Ogbomoso with Oke-Ogun zone of Oyo State.
President Tinubu who was represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, said infrastructure remained the gateway to the nation’s development, adding that by linking neighbouring zones, jobs would be created and agricultural value chain would increase.
President Tinubu while commending Governor Makinde for his drive for huge investment on capital projects said the Federal Government would support governor Makinde’s agricultural revolution and agro-allied development.
“Without a good network of roads the government could not fulfill its promise and develop democracy. Oyo State held a pivotal role in the nation’s economy.
“The governor engendered a legacy for a greater future, through inclusive and modest leadership.
“The Federal Government would support Oyo State in agro-industrial mechanism”, he said.
Speaking at the event, Governor Makinde said he would not shift away from inter-connectivity plan promised back in 2019 for development across the state to reduce infrastructure deficit and move the state from poverty to prosperity.
Governor Makinde called on local and foreign enterprises to see the state as an investment destination.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Professor Kehinde Sangodoyin, said governor Makinde’s vision of connecting all regions on the state was being fulfilled.
In a remark, former Military Administrator, General Oladayo Popoola Retired, stated that governor Makinde’s strides had turned around the socioeconomic development of the state.
Also in a remark, the son of Alao-Akala and member of the House of Representatives, Olamiju Alao-Akala, thanked the governor for naming the road after his father, former governor, late Adebayo Alao-Akala.
The commissioning, which took place at the Randa area of Ogbomoso, was witnessed by the Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ellia Damagum; Governor Abdulraman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin; Chief Niyi Akintola, Oladejo Arapaja, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Laoye Afolabi, among other prominent personalities.
As the nation witnessed the first anniversary of the current administration in the country, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has given pass mark to the administration of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for laudable achievement recorded.
The governor, therefore, promised that his administration would continue to key in into the Federal Government’s vision towards the provision of amenities that will make the state stand out among the comity of states in the country
Governor Abiodun made the remark this at the commissioning of 8 Kilometres Sagamu Iperu-Remo-Ode Road in Ikenne Local Government to commemorate his first year anniversary of his second term in office
The governor, while inaugurating the road, explained that the reconstruction of Isiun-Ogeere- Illishan Road would soon commence due to its importance to the state’s economy as it lead to the state’s gateway agro cargo International airport
He pointed out that the reason behind the reconstruction of the sagamu-iperu-remo-ode Road was to serve as an alternative Road to Lagos-ibadan expressway noting that the road has played a major role in the history of the road as it links ikorodu in lagos state to the gateway state
Commending the Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, oba idowu basibo and the people of the town for their support, the governor emphasised that the inauguration of the road was the celebration of success and achievement recorded by the current administration in the state
In a separate remark, the chairman of Ogun State Traditional Council who also double as the Akarigbo and paramount ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi and Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, Oba Idowu Basibo, thanked Governor Abiodun for the road reconstruction, which they said would attract more development into the ancient town
Meanwhile, people from all walks of life the week converged on the country home of the number one citizen of the gateway state, prince dapo Abiodun at Iperu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government to celebrate his 64th birthday and fifth years anniversary in office
Dignitaries at the occasion included his immediate family led by the first lady Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, members of the national assembly, state assembly, members of the state executive led by the secretary to the state government, Mr tokunbo talabi, traditional rulers and government functionaries
Speaking on behalf of her colleagues at the 10th national assembly, deputy chief whip at the House of Representatives, mrs Adewunmi Onanuga thanked the governor for his sterling leadership since assumption of office in the state noted that the governor within the five years has changed the narrative of the state
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of cabinet and special services, office of the governor, alhaji olanrewaju saka, described the governor as an epitome of success whose tenure has engendered progress, unity and peace to the state
Congratulating the governor on his 64th birthday, Alhaji Saka prayed to God to bless the governor with more prosperous years on earth with sound health
The event was heralded with the presentation of gifts to governor dapo Abiodun in commemoration of his birthday
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that his administration will continue to provide succor to the citizens and residents of the state by completing all outstanding projects of previous administration.
Governor Abiodun made the disclosure at the commissioning and electrification of the Hospital road, Ogijo in Sagamu local Government area of the state.
Speaking further, the Governor revealed that his administration has constructed over six hundred kilometres of road across the state in the last five years, adding that more roads would be commissioned at Iperu and Ilaro during the week.
According to the governor, the Ogijo community is one of the industrial areas of the state as it enjoys gas reticulation, stating that his administration has solved the electricity challenges that affected the community for decades through the provision of transformers and other electric accessories.
Governor Abiodun however called on the residents of the area to take charge of the road by ensuring that the drainage is not blocked due to the indiscriminate dumping of refuse as according to him, it is their tax that was used to construct it.
Meanwhile, the Ologijo of Ogijoland, Oba Kezeem Gbadamosi, who represented the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, in his goodwill remarks, said through an industrial hub, the area suffered many years of neglect as previous administrations did not pay attention to the community’s infrastructural needs, adding that with the commissioning of the road, the narrative has changed for the better.
While calling the governor’s attention to other deplorable roads in the area, the monarch appreciated the state government for ensuring that the road is well constructed with good drainage system, adding that the community has benefited from education, water and electrification projects.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has disbursed three hundred million naira to properties owners affected by the urban renewal policy of his administration.
The beneficiaries were those whose buildings would be demolished in the Atikankan area of Ado Ekiti metropolis, a popular slum within the capital city, for the construction of the proposed Ultra-Modern Central Business District and Modern Park.
Distributing cheques at an event held in Ado Ekiti, Gov Oyebanji, represented by the state Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye, pledged that his government would not subject property owners to undue bottlenecks before having their compensation paid.
The governor stated that the properties were acquired as part of the determination to rid Ekiti of slums and shanties, among which is the Atikankan area.
He said Atikankan has been a notorious hideout for criminals perpetrating evils and constituted a threat to the people, besides its high proclivity for the breakout of communicable diseases.
“The proposed project will be one of the major trading hubs in the state where government, private individuals, business and corporate organisations can buy and sell goods and services in a decent and more coordinated manner. The projects will have an impact and improve the living standards of the people, as they are capable of generating employment for the youth.
“Let me reiterate that none of the developmental projects where structures, crops or property are affected will be demolished without payment of full compensation to the owners of such property. My administration is committed to prompt payment of compensation, no matter how small it might be, so that the little amount paid will not be consumed by the inflation rate.
“Although the amount might be meagre compared with the cost of erecting new structures, I want you to bear with us as this is part of the collective sacrifices we have to make to enjoy the prosperity of industrial and infrastructural development in our dear state,” he said.
Earlier, the State Head of Service, Mr Sunday Komolafe, described the proposed Central Business District and Park Legacy projects as facilities that would add aesthetic value to Ado Ekiti and upscale the state’s economic prosperity.
Mr Komolafe added that the government shared the pains of those who lost their property and businesses to the construction of the facilities, but clarified that the urban renewal policy was initiated in the interest of the public .
Oyo state government has opened the first phase of the Olodo bridge for motorists in fulfillment of it’s promise to open the bridge for vehicular movement before May 22, 2024 to ease the burden of road users in the area.
Declaring the bridge open, the state’s Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, said the opening of the bridge for motorists demonstrated Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s commitment to the providing dividend of democracy to the citizens.irrespective of their political or religious affiliations.eL
He said the economic importance of this 35.6km stretch road which links Oyo State to Osun State cannot be overemphasized noting that the successful completion of the first half of the bridge would enhance ease movement of people, vehicles, goods and services and also serves as a link connecting Osun State.
Said he”The major features of the bridge being opened today among other works are pilling works, construction of central piers, precast beams and slab, return/retaining wall, deck, parapet wall, approach slab and median. The pavement at the approaches of the bridge is made up of 200mm thick lateritic sub-base, 200mm thick stone base, 50mm asphaltic binder course and 40mm asphaltic concrete wearing course. The surfacing is completed with road lane marking”
“The heavy rainfall of July 4th, 2023 in which Egberi river overflew its banks at Olodo area due to the inadequacy of the existing 3.0m x 3.0m single box culvertrendered the road impassable. The anguish and economic losses that the state and her citizenry incurred in the wake of the flooding event were better imagined than experienced”.
“To God be the glory for the gift of a large hearted and forward looking Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE for the immediate award of a 2-20m span bridge across the Egberi river to relief the existing 3m x 3m box culvert. The bridge is also being handled by M/S Peculiar Ultimate Concern Limited. The Contractor had been up and doing since the flooding incident of July, 2023 and had completed a wing of the dual carriageway bridge which we have gathered here to open today”.
Some of the residents of the area commended Engineer Seyi Makinde led government for bringing succour to the communities.
It would be called that the old Olodo Bridge was destroyed by rain on July 23, 2023, thereby causing hardship to the residents and motorists living in the area
Over three hundred shanties and structures placed on setbacks and fences of Public Schools in Abeokuta the Ogun State capital have been demolished as the state government commenced a Safer School Initiative.
The demolition took place in Schools including St John’s Primary School,Kuto, Nawair-Den Primary School,Oke -Ijeun, Nawair-Den Secondary School,Oke-Ijeun, Baptist Primary School, Idi-Aba all in Abeokuta.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook Akintunde while speaking with journalists said the exercise was to ensure safety for students when in schools as those shanties and makeshift structures are hideout for criminals.
Alhaji Akintunde explained that the shanties sometimes serves as hideout for criminals,stressing that the state government was determined not to have any kidnapping occurrence in its schools.
The Senior Special Assistant also warned all Headteacher and Principals against allocating government setbacks near the wall of their schools , saying it contradict environmental laws.
Meanwhile, the state Taskforce had demolished all shanties and makeshift structures at Panseke Market.
The Osun State Community and Social Development Agency, CSDA, has reiterated that it will continue to provide basic infrastructure and amenities such as roads, water healthcare services, and other necessary facilities to communities in the state.
The General Manager of the Agency, Mrs Funmi Abokede gave the assurance while fielding questions from Newsmen during “News Point” organised by the NUJ Correspondent Chapel in Osogbo the Osun State Capital.
Mrs Abokede who said many communities were demanding roads, and transformers for their communities noted that the transformation agenda of Governor Ademola Adeleke has paid off in providing the basic needs of the entire people of Osun.
She stated that about 185,825 persons including the vulnerable persons have so far benefited from the various projects embarked upon by the agency.
According to the General Manager, CSDA, the State Government has committed over 22 billion Naira for the provision of rural infrastructures such as water, health facilities, and roads amongst others for the benefit of the Residents.
Mrs. Abokede disclosed that the government has committed over 2 billion naira for rural development projects across the local council areas of the state which are visible for anybody to see.
The CSDA General Manager added that the areas that have benefitted from the Agency were carefully selected by the communities themselves who visited their office with proposals on identified areas of their needs.
A 14 – day demolition notice has been issued to owners of structures and other facilities located on the right of way for the proposed earth road from Itoku Market to Igbore, Igbein and Imo communities in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
The Executive Secretary, Itoku Market -Igbore – Igbein – Imo Townships Road Construction Committee, Mr Gafar Aroyewun who made this known to journalists in Abeokuta, emphasized that the ultimatum would lapse on Monday, 27th May 2024.
Mr Aroyewun in a statement titled “Final Notice For The Demolition of Illegal and Dilapidated Structures Along The Proposed Earth Road From Itoku Market to Igbore, Igbein and Imo Townships” said the decision was approved by the authorities of Abeokuta South Local Government.
He explained that the past and present Local Government authorities had held series of meetings with stakeholders, including township chiefs, community leaders and representatives of the areas Community Development Council while the affected structures identified in the past had also been marked again recently.
The Executive Secretary, Itoku Market -Igbore – Igbein – Imo Townships Road Construction Committee who restated that the Road Construction Team would move to site at the expiration of the notice also solicited the people’s cooperation and support for the successful execution of the project.
The Federal Government has announced that the demolition of buildings situated within the right of way of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road will commence this coming Saturday.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Korede Keisha, disclosed this during a press briefing held in Lagos on Thursday.
Keisha urged all residents whose houses have been earmarked for demolition to visit the ministry’s secretariat in Lagos to address any necessary procedures required by the ministry.
She stated that the demolition team would commence the removal of the marked properties on Saturday.
Keisha said, “So this press briefing is just to create awareness for all those that may be involved or have one or two things to do along that project corridor.
“We’ve sent out demolition notices to as many as are within the right of way and we are using this medium now to say that everyone that has any concern within that corridor and have been served, the secretariat is opened to them from today, 3pm.
“We are welcoming them from today till tomorrow. Whatever you have to do along that axis, and then we’ve come to you and marked you down for demolition, we are asking that you see us at the secretariat from today till tomorrow evening.
“Thereafter, demolition squad will move to action by Saturday morning for the first three kilometres.”
The minister added, “For the first three kilometres, anything within the right of way of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be dropped down from Saturday morning.
“So, I want to use this medium to reach out to as many as we cannot put calls across to, that this will go a long way to let them know that their issues will be sorted out between today and tomorrow.
“Especially if you are within zero to three kilometres of the projects and you have been marked. You have been identified as standing in the right of way of the project corridors.”
Recently, Minister of Works Dave Umahi disclosed that the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road is expected to span eight years and cost N4 billion per kilometre
The 700 km Lagos-Calabar coastal road will be constructed for N15 trillion, and a kilometre of the road will cost N4 billion.
It is designed to connect Lagos to Cross River, passing through Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom states before culminating in Cross River.
The Agro-Cargo International Airport, Iperu has the potential to improve Ogun State’s socio-economic values upon completion and take-off.
Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure made the remark during an assessment visit to the site of the project.
Members of the Committee led by the Chairman, Mr Adegoke Adeyanju, who were conducted round the facility by the Project Manager of the Construction Company handling the project, Mr Nicholas Mfarrej, noted that the project possessed enormous economic potentials that would add value and attract investment opportunities to the state.
Mr Adeyanju, in company of the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye, Mr Olusegun Kaka, Mr Lukmon Atobatele, Mr Damilola Soneye and Wasiu Ayodele lauded the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun’s ingenuity for initiating the project, stating that the level of work done by the contractor was commendable.
Taking the lawmakers round the facilities, Nicholas said that the project was over 80% completed, assuring that it would be delivered within a record time.
Mr Nichlas also took the legislators to other facilities within the airport including the warehouse, passanger lounge, control room, crew room, cargo warehouse, runway, control tower, apron, watch tower, fire station and administrative building amongst others.
He noted that adequate quality control measure with modern engineering techniques were being deployed at every phase of the construction of the project.
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his government will continue with its infrastructural drive, especially in the area of road construction as a catalyst for economic growth and development.
Governor Abiodun spoke at the commissioning of the six-kilometre (first phase) of the Siun-Owode-Ofada Road in the Obafemi Owode Local Government of the state.
Speaking at the event, which was attended by the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulrahman AbdulRasak, Governor Abiodun emphasized the importance of road construction in the overall development of the state.
The governor described the newly rehabilitated road as an alternative to the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, adding that it would also impact positively on the socio-economic development of communities along the road.
He said the construction of the road was a testimony to the dedication to strategic and methodical development of infrastructure across the state to enhance the socio-economic landscape as enshrined in the “Building our Future Together” agenda of his administration.
“The road represents a vital link between communities to boost local economies and connect all those coming from Abeokuta to Siun, Owode up to Mowe. This local government is where people work in Lagos but reside and commute daily”.
“The road is an alternative for people from Abeokuta to Lagos. It will significantly impact the socio-economy development of the state,” the governor noted.
He added that the road is the first to be commissioned this year, just as the Mowe-Ofada Road has been completed, adding that his administration would soon commission more roads including the Ilaro-Owode Road and the Gateway International Cargo Airport at Ilisan.
Governor Abiodun listed Obantoko, Gbonogun, Ikorita Meje-Aderinde-Olokotutu, Olomore-Sanni, Somorin- Kemta-Idi-Aba, Panseke-Adigbe as well as the Olusegun Osoba-Toyin-Agbado as some of the roads that have been attended to in Ogun Central Senatorial District, even as he pledged that more roads would be put in good shape soon.
He spoke on why some road projects were delayed, blaming the development on the high price of construction materials.
He said: “We have had a slowdown on construction due to the situation of things in the country in the last few months which has not allowed for objective pricing of construction materials”.
“But for us, construction represents a lot. Besides the fact that road construction allows for the movement of goods, services, and people, the construction industry is the largest employer of labour. So, we will continue to prioritize construction.”
He called on the people to take ownership of the road and other infrastructure provided by the government by protecting them as they were commonwealth and taxes were used in providing them.
In a remark, the Kwara State governor, who is also the Chairman, Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrasak, praised Governor Abiodun for the infrastructural revolution going on in the state.
According to him, the Abiodun-led administration has judiciously invested in the commonwealth of the people.
Governor Abdulrasak said he has visited other states in the country but was impressed with the level of development in Ogun State.
He called on his colleagues from other parts of the country to take a cue from Ogun State by providing their people with the needed infrastructure to enjoy the dividends of democracy.
The Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Shuaib Afolabi Salis, recalled that the road was pencilled down for reconstruction in 2022 and expressed appreciation to the governor, for not abandoning the road like his predecessors.
Senator Salis called on the people to make good use of the road as it belongs to them.
The Ogun State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Yemi Sanusi, described the road as historic to the Egba people because of its interconnectivity with various communities and its importance to the commercial activities of the communities along the road.
Also speaking, the Chairman, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Mr Adesina Ogunsola appreciated the state government for reconstructing the road and for providing a 7.5 KVA transformer to Owode to restore power to the town.
In his welcome address, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engineer Ade Akinsanya said the road, which was in bad shape for many years, was reconstructed with a standard drainage system to conform to the federal government’s specification for highways.
The event was attended by prominent dignitaries, including the Deputy Governor, Engineer Noimot Salako-Oyedele, former deputy governors, members of the National and State Assemblies, traditional rulers, and party stalwarts, among others.
Ogun State government says it has introduced measures to regulate the process of taking water from natural sources for use in other areas to ensure proper management of water by all stakeholders.
The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya made this known to commemorate the 2024 World Water Day in Abeokuta, organized by the ministry in collaboration with the Ogun Oshun River Basin Development Authority, OORBDA.
Mr Oresanya explained that the Water Abstraction Regulatory Scheme was initiated to ensure equity and sustainable access to water while preventing water scarcity, land subsidence and water pollution in the State.
Mr Oresanya who noted that the lack of access to safe water could trigger conflicts emphasized the urgent need for nations to unite around protecting and conserving the most precious resource.
Also, the Managing Director, Ogun Oshun River Basin Development Authority, OORBDA, Otunba Olufemi Odumosu who noted that the population growth had increased pressure on water resources systems said efforts must be intensified to make water available for the people.
Otunba Odumosu restated the commitment of the agency to continue to boost the water supply and prevent conflicts among the various communities.
Speaking on the theme ” leveraging on water for peace” the guest lecturer, from the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Dr Adeyinka Sobowale said there was an increasing need to balance all of the competing commercial demands for water resources to enable the communities to have enough for their needs.
As work continues on the state’s multi-billion naira infrastructure plan, Governor Ademola Adeleke is set to launch road dualisation at Ilesa and the underpass at Ikirun.
In a statement issued by the Spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the procurement process on the Ilesa dualisation and the Ikirun underpass is reported to be ongoing and nearing completion.
Between now and next month, the procurement process will be completed and actual work will start in earnest. Mr Governor was recently at the palace of His Majesty, the Owa of Ijesaland and he restated his firm commitment to the development of Ijesaland and other parts of the state.
Mr. Governor has further directed that additional features be included at Owa’s Palace end of the dualisation from the Brewery area. A royal arena is to be included right from the palace of Owa. This will add colours to the ancient city of Ilesa.
While reaffirming the Governor’s resolve to develop all parts of the state, the Spokesperson restated that Governor Adeleke has not borrowed a kobo since he assumed office either for the ongoing multi-billion naira infra plan or for other purposes.
It must be stated that the funding for the infra plan is coming from savings from government revenue and inflows as well as blockage of leakage from revenue space. A dedicated project account serves as a holding point.
The public may also want to note that the Governor’s prudent management of public resources accounted for the successful take-off of the University of Ilesa as well as recent approval for the reconstruction of all internal roads within the university.
Aside from the dualisation , it is important to stress that the infra plan also covers 1.5km across all the 30 local governments in the state including the area office, complete renovation of 31 selected schools, fresh 332 water projects for each of the 332 political wards and renovation/upgrade of primary healthcare centres across the local government.
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has thrown his weight behind Osun State multi-billion naira infrastructure plan, calling the initiative commendable and historical.
Speaking while receiving Governor Ademola Adeleke in his office, Alhaji Dangote said the Osun infra plan and other developmental policies are laudable policies for which Governor Adeleke should be commended.
“I have followed your programmes and policies and I must note that you are doing well. Don’t relent. You must continue this path of delivery and service.
“We will support you. We will partner with your government to deliver on your infra plans”, the richest man in Nigeria noted.
The Spokesperson to Osun Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed noted in a statement that Governor Adeleke briefed Alhaji Dangote on the multi-billion naira infra plan which covers flyover bridges, dualisation of roads, complete renovation of selected schools, alternative water provision across 332 wards, complete upgrade of primary healthcare centers and construction of 31 kilometers of new roads across the local governments.
The Governor told the business mogul that he was at his office to update him on his administration programmes and plans and moving progressively on the implementation adding that his government is seeking partnership to achieve the targets.
The Ekiti State Government has started a massive rural road project that will span 1,000 kilometres across the state.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode says the project is aimed at improving the transportation of agricultural products to the markets and boosting the rural economy.
It explains that the project which is partly funded by the World Bank under the Rural Access and Agriculture Marketing Project, RAAMP, will cover 65.10 kilometres of road rehabilitation in several rural communities and farmsteads.
According to the statement, some of the roads to be constructed include Enu Odi-Itenu –Igirigiri Road, Omisanjana-Ben Folarin- Oke Aso Road Ara-Oye Road, Afolu-Odofin Road, Ise-Imola Road, Owode Anaye Road among others.
It says the project will continue until the middle of the year with a call on the communities and farmsteads that were not included in the first phase to be patient, as they would be covered in the next phases of the project.
Osun State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ademola Adeleke on the spate of the ongoing road infrastructure projects executed across the State.
The Chairman of House Committee on Works and Transport, Mr.Waheed Abiola alongside members of his led Committee during an oversight function to ongoing road construction in Osogbo, Iwo/Ibadan road and Oke-Gada to Akoda junction dual carriageway in Ede.
Mr. Abiola said projects are an indication of the commitment, dedication and proactiveness of Senator Ademola Adeleke in the area of infrastructural development across the State.
Accessing the level of work done on the site compared to the last visitation, the Chairman House Committee on Public Works and Transport, commended the Contractor in charge for doing a fantastic job so far.
He explained that the oversight functions carried out by the Assembly have propelled the contractor to be alive to his duty.
In a remark, Commissioner for Works and Transports, Engineer Bashir Bello noted that the magic recorded by the Ministry has been teamwork, competent professionals and division of labour.
Also in his words, The Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, Mr. Akinwumi Odejobi explained that the Governor is working towards equipping the state with the best of infrastructure and all hands should be on deck to see it come life.
Other Legislators who were part of the tour included; Adeyemi Adewumi, Lawrence Adeoti, Kasope Abolarin and Oladiran Olatunbosun.
“His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke is a very passionate governor and if you look at our 2024 budget, you will know that he’s so passionate about infrastructure. And Infrastructure as I said earlier in one of the points we stopped is the bedrock of society, and the governor has put so much towards this infrastructure”. Mr. Abiola
“So, I’ll continue to plead with the contractors not only to finish the jobs in record times but to finish it to international standards where we will not continue to maintain the roads over and over again, I mean standard quality jobs, that’s what we expect from the contractors”.Mr. Abiola
The Osun State Urban and Rural Access Roads Authority Bill 2023 has scaled through its second reading on the floor of the State House of Assembly, during its first plenary session for the Year.
The Bill is expected to put in place an agency for the maintenance of Class and Class roads in the State, rekindle the hope of the People in the Rural Areas, to reduce the wastage of Agricultural produce amongst other relevant benefits.
The Majority Leader and member Representing, Ede North State Constituency , Mr. Babajide Kofoworola moved the motion for the adoption of the Bill and was seconded by , Member Representing, Atakumosa East and West, Mr. Sanmi Areoye after discussing its policy thrust.
In separate contributions during the policy thrust, a member representing Ife South, Mr Lawrence Adeoti, a member Representing Ede South State Constituency, Barrister Taofeek Olayiwola, a member representing, Ife Central, Mr Abiola Awoyeye and a member Representing Ife- East, Mr Olumide Fatunmise who posited that the Bill would add value to the rural areas, improve the State, Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, called for the accelerated passage of the Bill.
In a remark, The Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun who presided over the session alligned with the Legislators and noted that the Osun State Urban and Rural Access Roads Authority Bill 2023 will have series of benefits for Residents of the State, when passed into law.
Prince Egbedun thereafter welcomed the Lawmakers back to work after the recess and urged them to continue work in peace, Happiness and love to achieve the set goals of uplifting the State.
The Speaker also read the Message of the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on a bill entitled “Osun State Secondary Education Board Bill 2023” aimed to regulate the activities of secondary schools in the State.
In another development, the Osun State House of Assembly has suspended the Caretaker Chairman of Ede South Main Council, Mr Lukman Afolabi for misconduct.
The Chief Press Secretary CPS, to the Speaker, Mr. Olamide Tiamiyu made this known in a statement made available to newsmen.
The suspended chairman is expected to hand over to his Vice immediately.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his landmark achievement on infrastructure upgrade of Oyo state, calling on South West states to deepen development partnership.
Speaking at the commissioning of the dualised Alakia-Adegbayi-Iwo road, Governor Adeleke described Governor Makinde as “an uncommon Engineer of good governance”.
He commended the efficient management of little resources to achieve so much by the Oyo State government, noting that South-West Governors are running a competitive race to regain the region’s leading position in good governance.
“The old Western Region was reputed to be the leading zone in the areas of innovations, infrastructure and good governance. We lost that rating for some time now.
“But I want to put it on record that the South West has regained its momentum. The Oyo State governor is a trailblazer. From Lagos to Ekiti, Ondo, Osun and Ogun states, South West is witnessing infrastructure upgrades. Our roads are being fixed, our schools and health centres are undergoing rehabilitation.
“ As a Governor of Osun State, I watched with keen interest the positive development in Oyo State. I do peer review, I must say that Oyo State is lucky to have Governor Makinde at the helm of affairs. We are proud of him” he said.
Earlier, Governor Seyi Makinde said his infrastructural agenda is premised on expanding business opportunities and creating multiple zones of development in Oyo State.
He noted that his administration prioritized inter-city roads to widen the net of development even with limited resources.
Governor Makinde reiterated his commitment to providing good governance to the people of the state, saying his administration would continue to prioritise projects that would bring the best value to the people of Oyo State.
The governor stated that the inaugurated road would ease traffic congestion at the popular Iwo Road as motorists coming from Osun State will use the road as an alternative route.
“We plan to upgrade cities and towns in Oyo State to places that we can all be proud of, we do not want to leave any community behind.
“So if we have all the resources at our disposal we will do more at a faster rate as we all know that our wants and needs are infinite but the resources to meet them are limited,”.
“The pressure on the state infrastructure is increasing and there’s a need to upgrade them, this is why we have chosen to keep investing in infrastructural development”, he said
Former Ondo, Osun and Oyo States governors: Olusegun Mimiko, Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Omololu Olunloyo, former Senate President and PDP BoT chairman, Adophous Wabara and Senator Abiodun Olujimi witnessed the event.
Agodi gate , Old Ife road, area of Ibadan is agog for the official inauguration of the dualised 8.2 kilometer Agodi Gate – Old Ife road – Alakia – Adegbayi junction including an underpass bridge at Onipeye
Our correspondent sighted event planners putting final touches to ensure the ceremony which is underway ,goes unhindered.
Security personnel have been strategically positioned for the maintenance of law and order.
On January 18th last year, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke announced the construction of boreholes in each of the 332 political wards in the state to cushion the effect of water scarcity.
It was one of the cardinal programmes to mark his 100 days in office.
As announced by the Governor in his January speech, on the 27th of March last year, Adeleke told Osun people that boreholes had been constructed in each of the 332 wards in the state with water running satisfactorily from the Boreholes.
On July 3rd, 4 months after government claimed that the boreholes were working well; Governor Adeleke distributed generating set to each of the 332 locations to power the boreholes.
Investigation by Radio Nigeria reveals that the boreholes are functional in some areas, while they do not exist in other locations, and not functional in some other places visited.
At Ward 2 Aruru Balogun Compound as well as ward 5 both in Olorunda local Government, the boreholes had been abandoned by the residents due to its poor state of service and weeds have taken over the place, save for the dry season.
A resident of the Aruru Balogun Compound, Mr Sherif Abideen commended the siting of the borehole in area but maintained that it had never produced a drop of water since then.
Similarly, at Ward 2, 6 and 14 of Osogbo, the state capital water was not running in the facilities despite provision of generating sets to power the boreholes.
Radio Nigeria also visited locations in Boripe, Irewole, Olaoluwa, Ilesa East and West where only few of the boreholes were functioning well.
The borehole overhead tank at Ward 7, Irewole Local Government had collapsed.
One of the residents, who spoke to Radio Nigeria Mr Jamiu Olatunde shared the harrowing experience of people of the area, whom he said had resorted back to the stream in the area.
An Osun based civil society organisation, the Osun masterminds had earlier criticized the 332 borehole project, describing it as lacking in due process, while it observed that many of the boreholes were not functioning.
Consequently, sometimes in October last year, the Osun Masterminds dragged the government before the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC over the borehole project as confirmed by the group’s spokesperson, Mr Ayodeji Ologun, who alleged that the Borehole contract was not advertised,bidded and awarded in compliance with the Osun State Public Procurement Law, 2015.
However, the state government maintained that only few of the Boreholes had issue due to insufficient technical appraisal of their locations before construction.
The Osun State commissioner for water resources, Me Sunday Oroniyi explained that only few of the boreholes had issues which are already been addressed.
Mr Oroniyi said government was already working on the phase two of the boreholes across the 332 wards, but would play more emphasis on technical evaluation of the areas to be cited, to avoid challenge faced during the first phase.
The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has sent a request to the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, to access a loan of one hundred and fifty billion naira to finance the ongoing Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road in Ibadan and other infrastructure.
The governor made this request in a letter forwarded to the OYHA and was read by the speaker of the House, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin.
The governor in the letter said the request became necessary to enable the state government to complete the 104km road project and others in the state.
The House, while deliberating on the loan request, directed its committees on Finance, Appropriation and State Economic Planning and that of Works to investigate the loan request.
It urged the two joint committees to come up with a comprehensive report on the loan request and the mode of payment.
The speaker in his submission stressed the need for the committees to get all necessary briefs on the request and report to the House in one week.
“Having 150 billion for Ibadan Circular Road and other infrastructure is a good idea but we have to consider the payback mechanism. I meant the payment procedure. We also want the two committees to get all the necessary details about the proposed loan. We need a holistic report on the request, the economic impacts of the road and other infrastructure when completed among other details.” Oyo Speaker said
Lawmakers in Ogun State have canvassed more funding for the Public Works Agency to carry out routine maintenance of roads across the state.
The House of Assembly members also tasked the Ministry of Works and other relevant agencies to conduct feasibility studies on roads in the three Senatorial Districts of the State and embark on palliative works, where necessary before the end of the dry season.
They appealed at a budget defence session with the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Adebowale Akinsanya and the Heads of allied agencies in the sector.
Addressing the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, led by Mr Musefiu Lamidi, the Commissioner listed the major targets of the Ministry in the next fiscal year as the completion of all ongoing roads as well as river crossings and overhead bridges.
He pointed out that new roads would also be initiated to provide standard roads across the geopolitical zones of the State with a total budget size of 170.6 billion for the next fiscal year.
Other agencies that had their 2024 budget proposals considered by the lawmakers included the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, the State Housing Corporation, the Ministry of Forestry, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Bureau of Lands and Survey.
A bamboo-reinforced storey building, constructed by the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute, NBRRI, has been inaugurated with a promise that the Federal government will continue to support innovations geared towards promoting the use of local content.
The Minister of Innovation, Science And Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji made the promise at the Ota, Ogun State office of NBRRI where he also performed the groundbreaking for the construction of a technology village for research.
The Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute, NBRRI is a Federal Government agency saddled with the responsibility of conducting integrated applied research and development into various aspects of the building and construction sectors of the economy.
Its functions include researching local building and construction materials to determine the most effective and economical methods of their utilization as well as the architectural design of buildings to suit Nigerian climatic conditions concerning lighting, ventilation, thermal comfort and humidity.
Speaking at the inauguration of the bamboo-reinforced storey building, The Minister Of Innovation, Science And Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji said the agency had continued to assist the federal government in addressing infrastructural and housing deficit through cost-effective materials.
The Minister who also inaugurated a well-equipped ICT building and a central workshop for the agency said the use of locally made products would boost the economy and create jobs for the youths.
Chief Nnaji described the achievements of the agency in the last 45 years as overwhelming and encouraged the workforce not to rest on the oars but strive towards addressing other critical issues begging for solutions in the road and building sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Earlier, the Director General, Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute, Professor Samson Duna had expressed the need for Nigerians to embrace and sustain their support for locally made products.
Professor Duna reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to ensuring groundbreaking innovations in the field of building and road infrastructure.
Highpoint of the event was the presentation of certificates to over 50 individuals who had been trained in floor and wall tiling technology, interlocking block technology and paving stone technology as well as concrete pole and ring production.
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo has promised to ensure proper funding, equipment and welfare for immigration officials risking their lives in various parts of the country.
He made this known while inaugurating some newly completed projects at the NIS Zone A, Ikeja, Lagos
Dr Tunji Ojo thanked officers and men of the Nigerian Immigration for their patriotism and the sacrifices they make, especially the risks taken when working during sleepless nights and days of crises to ensure citizenship integrity and internal security.
Dr Tunji Ojo who assured the officers and men that their gallant efforts were being noticed pledged that under his watch, the Ministry overseeing the agency would not fail its responsibilities, particularly in seeing to their welfare
To prevent impersonation, the Minister emphasised that uniforms worn by NIS officials must be of the same shade
In her remarks, NIS Comptroller General, Mrs Wura-Ola Caroline Adepoju reiterated the commitment of the Service to deploy technology for quick and effective service delivery and solicited support from Nigerians.
In an address of welcome, the Assistant Comptroller General in charge of the zone, Mr Adebowale Sadiq, pointed out that the completed projects symbolize NIS professionalism and commitment to security enhancement and the provision of a conducive environment to boost the morale of personnel
The event was attended by joyous Senior officers from various Commands and formations.
