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Interior Minister Targets Proper Funding, Inaugurates NIS Projects in Lagos

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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.

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FG Pushes Mortgage Banks for Affordable Housing

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The Federal Government has called on Chief Executive Officers of mortgage banks to explore creative ways to make mortgages more affordable to Nigerians of all income brackets.

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa who made the call in Abuja at a retreat organised by stakeholders in the mortgage banking sub-sector said the nation’s Capital Market had not been maximally tapped to raise long-term funds to refinance mortgage loans.

He said adopting the Rent-to-Own and Flexible Monthly Mortgage loan repayments would make commercial loans in the country more affordable.

The minister cited a report that identified some of the challenges in the sector which include the affordability gap in home ownership, absence of long-term funds, critical need for enhanced capital and resource base of Primary Mortgage Institutions, difficulty in accessing Land and secure title to Land due to the shortcomings in the provision and implementation of the Land Use Act of 1978.

Others include inadequate legal framework, inadequate housing infrastructure, inadequate incentives, concessions and taxes, non-availability of insurance framework, insufficient production, high cost of building materials and inadequate skilled labour.

He, therefore, stressed the need for all key players to find ways to navigate the macro, legal and policy bottlenecks to address challenges in the sector.

According to Mr Dangiwa, this could be achieved through effective leadership and innovations.

He said the ministry was also poised to establish building materials manufacturing hubs, construct over forty thousand houses which would be tagged the Renewed Hope Cities and upgrade slums across the country.

“Our Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Program seeks to deliver 40,000 housing units ranging from 1,000 housing units per site in one location in each of the six geo-political zones of the country and FCT namely: Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Borno, Nasarawa, Rivers, and Enugu States”.

The theme of the event was, ” Advancing Sustainable and Affordable Housing in Nigeria: Navigating Macro-Economic, Legislative, and Policy Frontiers”.

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Makinde Pledges Completion of Agbowo Shopping Complex

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has disclosed that work will soon begin on Agbowo Shopping Complex, Ibadan noting that the project remains part of his administration’s agenda to resuscitate the state’s assets.

Governor Makinde stated this while unveiling the billboard commemorating the UI @ 75 anniversary on the University Campus.

He said the contractor of the project would move to site in the next few weeks, just as he promised to carry out the Junction Improvement of the University of Ibadan Main Gate with a pedestrian bridge to link Agbowo axis.

The governor solicited for continuous support and cooperation of the University of Ibadan community, urging it to be patient, as according to him, the disruption of free flow of traffic will be inevitable once the projects start.

Governor Makinde while congratulating the school management in achieving milestones, noted that the University of Ibadan was renowned as the intellectual capital of not just Nigeria but the African continent and had produced intelligent personalities beyond the shores of the country.

He, however, charged the management of the University to begin the process of regaining its position as the intellectual capital of the continent by resetting the buttons.

Speaking further, the governor said he deliberately appointed University of Ibadan products into different positions in order to harness the opportunities of sound training provided by the University and unleash them into the governance environment.

He said: “It is an honour for me to be here this afternoon for the unveiling of the University of Ibadan @ 75 anniversary billboard.

“So, what we have done in Oyo State and under this administration, is to look at the lions at our backyard and to unleash them in our environment, and so far so good, it has been working very well.

“Whatever we can do as an administration towards making UI the intellectual capital in the continent, I will be your partner.”

He continued: “The project that the Oyo State government is carrying out, which is the junction improvement at UI will be expanded and we would put a pedestrian bridge so that when students are passing, they don’t have to get knocked down again, that would enhance the refurbishment of the Agbowo Shopping Complex.

“It is a life project, it would happen and you will see the contractor on site within a few weeks. I don’t think it would be more than four weeks, but they must get to that site and this time next year, it would be a typically different story.

“I wanted to make that point and also to solicit for the cooperation of the University Community, because when you are carrying out construction activities, it would disrupt the free flow of traffic. But it’s just for a period of time, at the end of that period, it is something that you all would be proud of.”

Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of the UI @ 75 anniversary committee, Professor Peter Olapegba, described the governor as a true partner in progress.

He thanked him for being a wonderful host as demonstrated through positive disposition and significant benefaction to the University of Ibadan.

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Road rehabilitation project in Saki town completed – FG

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By Dayo Adu

The Federal Controller of Works in Oyo State, Mr Kayode Ibrahim says the road rehabilitation project in Saki town had been completed.

Mr Ibrahim stated this while refuting the claims by a certain organisation known as ‘Budgit Tracka’ that the road project had been abandoned by the contractor.

According to a statement personally signed by him on Saturday in Ibadan, the project, titled “Limited Rehabilitation of Opo Malu Road in Saki Oyo State was a Federal Government intervention project which has been completed.

He described the Budgit Tracka’s publication on the project as erroneous and grossly misleading, declaring that the project was executed as awarded and that any contrary information should be disregarded.

The Federal Controller of works explained that the project was awarded in Jan. 2022 with the Engineer’s order to commence work on March, 2022 and complete it within the period of three months.

“The location of the project, which is generally refer to as Opo Malu area, traverses eleven communities beginning from Opo Malu junction through Orogun road to Isale Adini in Saki.

“It is pertinent to note that prior to the federal government intervention, the road was completely impassable and the communities down the road cut off from the major road in Saki”, he stated.

Mr. Ibrahim added that the contractor completed the limited rehabilitation works on schedule and submitted her certificate which was dully processed.

He noted that the leadership of the 11 communities through which the rehabilitated road traverses had written a letter of satisfactory execution of the project to his office, a confirmation that the project was delivered.

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Lagos Closes Eko Bridge for Repairs Saturday

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The Lagos State Government has announced that it will be closing the Eko Bridge, between Costain and Alaka descent, to carry out emergency repairs.

This was contained in a press statement made available to newsmen on Friday.

“These repairs are necessary to avoid the complete vandalisation and theft of the expansion joint as well as the replacement of missing parts and the recasting of the transition concrete around the expansion joint.

“Motorists planning to use the bridge are consequently advised to use the Costain Ramp to link Alaka through the Costain Roundabout,” the statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, read.

The bridge will be closed on Saturday, November 4, 2023, by 4:00 am. and reopened on Monday, November 6, 2023.

“While assuring that the bridge will be reopened as planned, we would like to give assurances that adequate traffic and security personnel will be deployed to the construction zones and the alternative routes; motorists are urged to cooperate with them, exercise patience and observe safety measures,” the statement concluded.

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Residents Seek Upgrade of Road Network

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

People of Egba Zone, comprising 6 local government areas of Ogun State have called for urgent government interventions in upgrading road infrastructure across the zone. 

They made the call at a town hall meeting, convened by the State Government as part of the process of generating inputs for the preparation of the year 2024 budget.

Prominent traditional rulers and political leaders as well representatives of workers unions, professional bodies, artisans, social organizations and religious groups attended the town hall meeting held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto Abeokuta. 

All the speakers at the event were particular about the need for government’s attention on different roads across the zone, while also calling attention to the poor state of primary health care facilities and many school infrastructure, including those at the state owned tertiary institutions. 

The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo who spoke through the Osile Oke Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso called for concerted efforts towards fixing the Lagos-Abeokuta road and expressed optimism that the existing cordial relationship between the state government and royal fathers in the state would be sustained. 

In a contribution, a former Senator for Ogun Central Senatorial District, Gbenga Obadara, urged the state government to rehabilitate the roads leading to Laderin train station in Abeokuta, as well as the Lafenwa – Adatan road.

Other speakers highlighted the road networks that needed urgent attention of the government to include, Saje, Mokola, Ilugun, Ajitaadun (remiremido), Bode Olude, Elega, Iberekodo, as well as Adatan Car-Wash, Obantoko, Osiele, MAPOLY-Ojere road linking the new housing estate at Kobape and Coker, Ifo, Ibogun roads. 

The Speakers appealed to the relevant organs of the government to ensure that the projects were adequately captured in the 2024 budget of the state. 

Earlier, the State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Olaolu Olabimtan had emphasized that the present administration was committed to delivering good governance, adding that 215 projects were completed in Egba Division, within the last 12 months.

Responding, Governor Dapo Abiodun, Represented by his Deputy, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, said the policies and programmes of his administration were in the best interest of the people, irrespective of ethnic, religious and political affiliations or social status.

The Governor gave the assurance that all the demands and inputs from the people would be included in next year’s budget, promised to consolidate on his open door policy and all inclusive style of governance, to better the lots of the people.

The town hall meeting in Egbaland was the fourth and last in the series of the programme which had been held in Remo, Ijebu and Yewa divisions of the state.

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OSHA Expresses Displeasure on Pace of Iwo/Ibadan Road Project

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State House of Assembly has again expressed disappointment on the State of Iwo / Ibadan road project handled by Peculiar Ultimate Concern LTD.

The Chairman, House Committee on Public Works and Transport, Mr Waheed Abiola stated this when the committee paid an assessment visit to the road project starting point in ” Dele Yes Sir ” Osogbo which terminates in Iwo town, Osun / Oyo Boundary.

Mr. Abiola who expressed disappointment that the contractor was not working in line with the stipulated time frame of the project, as promised two months ago when the committee visited the site.

Mr. Abiola stressed that, based on its assessment the committee would report back to the Assembly whereby the next line of action would be determined in due course.

In separate remarks, other members of the committee said the excuses of the Peculiar Ultimate Concern Limited was not tenable considering the huge amount of money allotted to it at the commencement of the project.

Earlier in his reaction, the Project Manager, Peculiar Ultimate Concern Limited, Mr. Lekan Adeleke attributed the delay in completing the project to weather, Electricity and the Peculiar soil structure of the road.

The Osun State House of Assembly committee on works and Transport also visited an ongoing state government road project handled by Monsulat Construction Integrated Company in Hallelujah Estate where the Manager, Mr. Omodunbi Temitope was urged to show more commitment to executing the job in no distance time, with the assurance that the state government would give the contractor required support.

Other members of the Committee including, Member Representing Obokun, Prince Adeyemi Adewumi, Member Representing Ilesa East, Mr. Oladiran Olatunbosun, member representing Ife South, Mr. Lawrence Adeoti and member Representing Ife Central, Mr. Abiola Awoyeye.

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Sound infrastructure a bedrock for economic growth – Gov. Adeleke

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By Funmi Ojo

The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described sound infrastructure as a condition for economic growth and development.

Governor Adeleke who stated this at the launching of a 100 billion naira infrastructural plan for Osun State at the Governor’s office, Abere, said the infrastructure plan is to address the   infrastructure deficit and boost the state economy.

He pointed out that his Administration is building confidence of investors by upgrading the state infrastructure thereby, laying the foundation for effective public-private partnership.

The Governor explained that the infrastructure plan will be carried out without any loan from financial institutions while all the projects will be completed within 12 months.

He assured that his administration would follow procurement law & due process, ensuring localisation in the implementation process through sourcing of materials and workforce locally with a plan to transfer skills and economically empower the people.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment Mr. Kolapo Alimi, had explained that governance is about people hence the decision of the Governor to develop the state with basic amenities to enhance the standard of living.

The infrastructure plan include, rehabilitation of 345 Health Centers in the 332 Wards, rehabilitation of 31 schools in the 30 Local Governments and Area Council, recruiting new teachers.

Construction of five Flyovers in Osogbo, Ikirun, Ife and Owode-Ede, dualisation of Roads in Osogbo, Ede and Ilesha, as well as construction/rehabilitation of 45 roads of at least one kilometer in each of the 30 Local Governments.

Others are, provision of potable water in 332 wards, installation of street lights in all major towns and quarterly Imole Medical Outreach.

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Third Mainland Bridge for Repairs on Saturday

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The Federal Government on Thursday announced the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos starting from midnight of Saturday, October 21 to midnight of Sunday, October 22 to carry out repairs.

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, in a statement, said the government was ready to begin comprehensive rehabilitation works on the bridge, starting with repairs of the critical portions.

Kesha said the Federal Government wished to inform the motoring public that it was currently working on plans to carry out comprehensive repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge.

“However, in order to alleviate the pains currently being experienced on the bridge, the Ministry would be carrying out palliative works on the most critically failed sections along the Adeniji bound carriageway on Sunday, Oct. 22 preparatory to the comprehensive repair works,” she said.

She advised motorists to cooperate with the traffic management officials by obeying and observing all diversions as directed for seamless movement.

“However, motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible during the period of the palliative works as the Adeniji bound of the bridge will be closed to traffic from Saturday, Oct. 21 to Sunday, 22nd 12.00 midnight,” she said. 

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Oyebanji Lights up LCDA, Flags off Road Reconstruction

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By Kazeem Ayodeji

People of Aiyekire, Ekiti East Local Governments and Gboyin LCDA could not hide their joy and adulation for the state government following the flag off of the road and restoration of electricity to the towns in the areas after ten years in darkness.

Sod turning for the reconstruction of the Ikole – Ara – Isinbode road was performed, while 108KM, 33KV Line Electricity supply to Aiyekire, Gbonyin LCDA and Ekiti East LGAs was commissioned as part of programmes lined up for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s first anniversary in office.

Addressing the people of the local governments in Isinbode and Omuo Ekiti, governor Biodun Oyebanji said it was sad for any community in this modern age to be without electricity for ten years, saying this will not only inconvenience residents but will retard development and hinder economic growth of such community.

Mr Oyebanji urged the people of the local councils to see the facilities as their properties and ensure their safety from vandalisation while assuring other towns with similar challenges that the government would soon attend to their needs.

Earlier, the state commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, professor Mobolaji Aluko said the achievements were in line with the campaign promise of the present administration to bring significant development to all communities in Ekiti state.

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OSHA Seeks Collaboration Between Govt. Parastatals

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By Mojisola Oladele 

Stakeholders in the Ministries of Water Resources, Energy and other related agencies have been admonished to see the Ministries and the Assembly as partners in progress.

The Chairman, Osun State House Assembly committee on Water Resources and Energy, Mr. Laide Ajibola made the call during its maiden meeting with the Ministry and the agencies held at the Hallowed Chamber of the Assembly.

Mr. Ajibola said the meeting was basically to deliberate on how to improve the living standard of residents, to be enlightened on their functions and challenges confronting the Ministries and agencies. 

He pleaded for maximum cooperation from stakeholders in the Ministries to ensure that residents of the state have access to regular portable water across the state.

Earlier in his remark, The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Water Resources and Energy, Mr. Olusola Ajao explained that the ministry is responsible for the provision of portable water in abundance for people in the state.

Mr Ajao noted that the ministry had performed oversight functions on some sites of waterworks across the state and submitted that they need urgent attentions.

He mentioned series of challenges affecting the Ministries which includes immediate rebranding of RUWESA for maximum performance, lack of adequate protection for Streams and Rivers in the State, as well as the need for an holistic approach to Osun River among others.

In her submission, General Manager, Small- Town Water Supply and Sanitation, Mrs Toyin Asaolu explained that the agency is saddled with the responsibilities to provide water for small town community ranging from five to twenty thousand people in a small community.

Mrs Asaolu appreciated the present administration in the state led by Governor Ademola Adeleke who had put in place positive measures aimed at ensuring that people in the state have access to clean and portable water by constructing three hundred and thirty two boreholes for people in the state as part of activities marking his one hundred days in office. 

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Ogun Government Begins Reconstruction of Ita-Oshin-Ayetoro Road

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration would soon begin the reconstruction of Ita-Oshin-Ayetoro road.

Governor Abiodun who made this known while inaugurating the seven kilometers Ibooro-Imasayi-Ayetoro road in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state, said reconstruction of the federal road was necessary to alleviate the sufferings of the motorists passing through the road.

An overhead shot of the Ita-Oshin-Ayetoro road.

Governor Abiodun urged the traditional ruler, youths, and all residents in the community to take ownership of the road.

The governor also said that his administration would make Ogun West Senatorial District the “food basket” of the state and the country at large by establishing Rice Development and Rice Processing Center in Yewa North and Imeko Afon Local government.

In a remark, the Olu of Ilaro and paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle who commended the governor for his passion and commitment to develop all parts of the state, urged him to complete phase two of the 21 kilometers Ibooro-Imasayi-Ayetoro road.

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Oyo Earmarks 3.2 Billion Naira for Light-Up Project

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State government has approved the sum of 3.2 billion naira for the operations and maintenance of the light up Oyo project to improve economic activities at night and complement security. 

Commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources, Seun Asamu disclosed this at a press briefing shortly after  the state executive council meeting. 

He explained that the cost would also offset backlog of outstanding and cover the repairs of vandalized cables. 

Mr Asamu therefore warned against any act of vandalism of public infrastructure particularly the light up Oyo project facilities, as offenders would be prosecuted in line with statutory state laws.

Also, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Babatunde Musibau said approval has been granted for the purchase of 100 units of Kia Rio operational security vehicles, and 5 units of Kia Optima to beef up security across the State at an estimated cost of 3.35 billion naira.

Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade equally noted that the council has saddled the commissioner for finance Mr Akinola Ojo the responsibility of coordinating the State economy in the post fuel subsidy removal era. 

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OYHA Appeals for Metropolis Road Rahabilitation

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By Mosope  Kehinde 

The Oyo State House of Assembly has decried the deplorable condition of 3.5km Wofun-Kute-Jenriyin road in Lagelu Local Government area of Ibadan and other such unmotorable roads across the State and appealed to the State Government for urgent intervention. 

The House made the call Tuesday while discussing a motion brought before it by member representing Lagelu State Constituency, Honourable Akintunde Olajide. 

The motion titled “Need to eulogize His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde for infrastructural development strides under Omituntun 1.0 and make a passionate appeal for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Wofun-Kute-Jenriyin road in Lagelu Local Government and other deplorable roads in the State”

The House noted that such deplorable roads across Oyo State have crippled socio-economic activities of the people. 

Honourable Olajide in the motion said “The deplorable situation of Wofun-Kute-Jenriyin road in Lagelu LG requires urgent and adequate Government intervention. The condition of this road up to Kute/Jenriyin from Wofun junction which is about 3.5km calls for serious concern and immediate rehabilitation. The economic importance of this road to the residents of the area cannot be underestimated. The road serves not less than 17 communities and it leads to Olorunda-Abaa and to Yawiri, in Akobo. 

“The road is presently in a terrible condition and has become almost impassable. All the box curvets have been overflowed with no sign of drainage on both sides of the road. The road is ruined completely to the extent that no one can say specifically the number of lives of Okada riders with their passengers that had been lost on this road “.

Honourable Olajide added that the road usually becomes completely impassable during heavy downpour, stressing that it is always a death trap whenever it rains. 

The House in its resolution equally appealed to the Governor to empower the Local Government to enable them rehabilitate and reconstruct trunk ‘C’ roads at the grassroots level for delivery of more dividends of democracy to the people. 

In their contributions, Honourable Olasunkanmi Owolabi (Ibadan North East 2) and Honourable Babajide Gabriel (Ibadan North 2) commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his outstanding road projects during Omituntun 1.0.

They however urged the State Governor through the State Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Oyo State Road Maintainance Agency, OYSTROMA to put measures in place for the reconstruction of bad roads across Oyo State.

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LASG Announces Three-day Temporarily Closure of Roads

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The Lagos State Government has announced a three-day temporary closure of the entrance into CMD Road and the Access Road to Isheri-Olowora on the Shagamu bound carriageway

A statement released Tuesday on the official Instagram page of LASG stated that the roads would be closed to enable contractors “lay the final wearing course,” which will commence Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

The statement reads: “In line with the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project by the Federal Government, the Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of the entrance into CMD Road and the Access Road to Isheri-Olowora on the Shagamu bound carriageway.

“According to the notification from the Government, the CMD entrance will be closed for three days for the laying of the final wearing course, commencing from Wednesday, August 9, 2023, while the Access Road to Isheri-Olowora on the Shagamu bound carriageway, by the pedestrian Bridge at Berger bus stop will be closed from Thursday, August 10, 2023 also for three days, with preparatory works commencing on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, to enable the reconstruction of the remaining half of the outer lane of the carriageway.

 “The following traffic management plan has been earmarked for the duration of the construction works. From Thursday, 10th August 2023, all traffic from the expressway en-route CMD Road will have the following alternative routes;

i. Motorists on Ojota Interchange will connect CMD Road through the access road after the FMW weighbridge to continue their journeys.

ii. Motorists on Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo will connect CMD road by Otedola Estate

iii. Motorists that are Isheri-Olowora bound, intending to exit the expressway via the access before the Pedestrian Bridge at Berger bus stop, will make use of the next exit by New Garage to connect Isheri-Olowora.

“Motorists are urged to cooperate with the Traffic Management Personnel deployed to guide them through their desired destinations.”

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Makinde Promises Zero Pothole

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised residents of immediate rehabilitation of all potholes on most roads in the State to improve vehicle movement and prevent road crashes 

He gave the assurance during an assessment visit to the State road maintenance agency (OYSROMA), Ibadan.

The governor explained that the recent downpour has increased the emergence of potholes on various roads hence the need to be proactive. 

Governor Makinde who expressed his commitment to giving adequate attention to rehabilitating inner city roads and other trunk C roads said  most potholes on various roads would disappear in line with his government’s policy on zero tolerance to potholes in a couple of weeks

Governor Makinde who warned the people to desist from dumping refuse in waterways and drainages, disclosed that he would work out modalities with the state Accountant General to release funds to the OYSOMA for the benefit of the people. 

The Governor who was accompanied by the Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi , senior management staff of OYROMA, inspected some of the agency’s facilities and technical workshops.

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Osun Govt Provides Solution to Water Shortage 

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By Funmi Adekoya

The Osun state government says it is already rehabilitating water works in major towns of the state while the 332 boreholes are emergency intervention projects to address acute water shortage in the State.

Responding to issues raised by some stakeholders, the government through a statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, noted that rehabilitation of water works at Ede, Iwo, Osogbo, Eko-ende and others are already ongoing.

Governor Adeleke adopted two approaches which include the short-term interventions which are the boreholes and the medium, and long-term interventions which are the rehabilitation of water works. Both are ongoing simultaneously

On Commissioner-nominees, Governor Adeleke says he is pro-women and gender-sensitive, noting that it is too early to judge the administration on gender and affirmative action as less than 10 percent of statutory appointments have been made.

Reacting to the Ipade Imole, the Governor reassured the people that the public accountability platform will hold, as the preparation has reached an advanced stage.

On the Osogbo Eid praying ground issue, the Government appreciates the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, the Grand Chief Imam of Osogbo Land; the leadership of Osogbo Progressive Union and eminent sons and daughters of the capital city who visited and tendered apologies for what happened at the Osogbo Eid prayer ground.

Governor Adeleke reaffirms his resolve to continue to address developmental questions affecting the capital city and other towns and villages in the state.

The government also emphasizes its open-door policy and its receptiveness to ideas and Innovations to take the state to greater heights.

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Adeleke Distributes over 300 Generating Sets to Power Boreholes

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By Funmi Adekoya

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has distributed 332 Power generating sets to power the 332 recently completed boreholes across the 332 political wards in the state.

The powering of the borehole with generating sets marks the last stage of the mass water supply programme after the completion of 332 boreholes within the Governor’s 100 days in office.

The Governor who had also launched a statewide rehabilitation of water works across the major towns cited the borehole as an emergency intervention to address the problem of water shortage in the State.

Speaking during the official distribution of the power generating sets held at the government secretariat, Director of Water, Sanitation and Environment, Mr Olaoye Abayomi described the gesture as unprecedented in the history of the State.

Mr Abayomi noted that by World Organisation Standard, a borehole is to serve three thousand five hundred (3500) people which mean the Governor has provided water for about two million people in the State.

He maintained that powering the borehole with generating set is cost effective and sustainable, while local management of the borehole will ensure its durability and efficiency.

Commending the Governor for being passionate and concerned for water availability in all nooks and crannies of the State, the Director affirmed that the borehole project cannot fail based on the professionalism in the design and execution.

He however called on the local management committee to be alive to their responsibility, adding that each community must take ownership of the borehole project.

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Monarch Makes Case for Road Rehabilitation

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By Adenitan Akinola 

The Oloba of Oba Oke town in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Adam Iyiola Yusuf has appealed to the State government to reconstruct the only road connecting the community with Osogbo, the State Capital.

Oba Iyiola made the appeal while speaking at a forum in the State capital.

The monarch argued that the dilapidated state of the road had made it difficult for the people from moving in and out of the town with ease, thereby making life unbearable them.

He said this had negatively affected their businesses as farmers could not conveniently move their farm produce to the State capital and beyond, while traders also had challenges coming to buy things from the town.

Oba Iyiola added that the deplorable road was limiting the commercial capacity of the Oba Dam as tourists who would have loved to visit the place avoided it to safe their vehicle from damages. 

The monarch urged the government to consider the road in the ongoing road rehabilitation and reconstruction project of the administration.

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Adeleke Decries Poor Management of Public Infrastructure

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By Funmi Adekoya

The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has advocated maintenance culture across public institutions and an end to the so-called ‘Nigerian culture’ in the management of public buildings. 

Speaking at the inauguration of two separate projects at the Osun State University, Governor Adeleke condemned the usual neglect of public buildings after inauguration, lamenting that such practices led to loss of public resources incurred through renovation of public facilities. 

The Governor affirmed that it is time the nation abandoned the negative label of ‘Nigerian culture’, which he said in reality means neglect, abandonment, and waste of public buildings due to lack of maintenance.

The Governor promised that in Osun State, enforcement of maintenance culture will be a priority going forward.

Governor Adeleke also approved the construction of the link road leading to the Folorunsho Alakija Teaching Hospital.

While commending the Vice Chancellor and his management team for doing a good job, Governor Adeleke affirmed that the inauguration ceremony was significant for his administration for two reasons namely the release of funds for the completion of previously abandoned project and two, the approval given for the commencement of new project within the university. 

Earlier, The Vice Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Adeboye who briefed the Governor that the two projects and the ongoing multi-billion naira Teaching Hospital were donated by the Chancellor of the University, Dr Folorunso Alakija, said the completed projects at the College of Health Sciences had been abandoned since 2009, commending the State Governor for giving approval and releasing funds for the completion of the projects.

The inaugurated project includes a 320 bed space hostel funded from the internally generated revenue of the University and the completion of the abandoned 57 office complex of the College of Health Sciences at Isale-Osun, Osogbo.

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Makinde Flags off Akobo-Olorunda Abaa Road

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has flagged off the dualization of 8.3km Akobo, Ojurin/Odogbo Barracks Olounda Abaa Junction at the sum of 9.6 billion naira.

Governor Makinde  equally named the road from the Idi-Ape axis to Olounda Abaa junction after the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike

Flagging- off the project, Governor Makinde explained that 30 percent of the total cost has already been paid to the contractor handling the project.

He said the dualization of the road would improve the socioeconomic activities of the Lagelu Local Government and boost the state’s internally generated revenue.

The governor who explained that the road project would affect some properties in the area however pledged prompt compensation to the affected property owners

Governor Makinde noted that the local government would be responsible for the funding but at the standard of the state promised the readiness of his administration doubles its efforts to support Local Government on more dividends of democracy under Omititun 2.0.

In a remark, the Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Mr Kazeem Gbadamosi stated that the road construction would ease the movement of goods and services and end the age-long hardship being experienced by residents of the area. 

The technical officer of the contractor handling the project, Hyginus  Okoro assured of a quality job and traffic management pending the completion of the road project.

The road would be completed within twelve months. 

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Infrastructure: Osinbajo Gives Makinde Thumbs-up

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By Iyabo Adebisi

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has applauded the giant stride of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on the implementation of various infrastructural projects across the State. 

Professor Osinbajo gave the commendation during the official inauguration  of the Oyo Governor’s Lodge located at Asokoro District of Abuja. 

He said the building, joined the legacies of the continous improvement in the live of Oyo State and of course, Nigeria, and  a pointer to greater possibilities for  collective betterment.

The Vice said: “Let me commend you for ensuring the completion of Governor’s Lodge here in Abuja and most importantly, I also take this opportunity to congratulate you on the very many infrastructural projects that you have undertaken in Oyo State.

I recall, I was in Ibadan just this last week, and I was taken round by the Secretary to the Government of the state where we were commissioning a new project in Ibadan and I recall you and I had spoken a number of times by the various things that you were doing in Oyo state, many of which are not even included in the brochure we are seeing.

“Let me congratulate you on the fresh  mandate also that the people of Oyo State has given you and I pray you will succeed marvellously in this Omituntun 2.0 beginning on Monday.”

In a remark, Governor Seyi Makinde who doubles as the Vice Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) said  the building would serve as accommodation for government officials on government assignment to the nation’s capital, Abuja. 

Governor Makinde said his administration did not wait till the FCT administration demolish the building standing here because it was dilapidated or being a nuisance to the Asokoro landscape before government take definite action.  

“The project had to be prioritised because the time has come and what beautiful project it is, befitting the status of Oyo State and providing suitable accommodation for any liaison work that we have to carry out in Abuja especially, in our drive to attract more investment to our dear state in the next four years.

“As I promised during my swearing in 2019, I said my administration will build on programmes of past administration that were structured properly that will be beneficial to the masses of Oyo State and this is why one of the key features of infrastructural development in Oyo state has been reviving moribund facilities in the State,” he said.

The event was witnessed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as well as Senators and Members of House of Representatives from Oyo State; Oyo State Chief Justice, Justice Iyabo Yerima; former First Lady of Oyo State, Chief Mrs. Mutiat Oladoja, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Olubadan of Ibadan, Mogajis and other Oyo State Traditional Rulers as well as Yoruba Chiefs across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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2nd Niger Bridge Named after Buhari

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The one point six kilometer 2nd Niger Bridge, now known as the President Mohammadu Buhari Bridge linking Delta State and Anambra State has been inaugurated.

Earlier, Governors in the South-East have agreed to name the Second Niger Bridge after the President Muhammadu Buhari

The Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad, confirmed the development in a tweet on Tuesday.

 His tweet read, “The Second Niger Bridge is to officially be called/known as Buhari Second Niger Bridge. The Muhammadu Buhari Bridge is officially commissioned today, by President Muhammadu Buhari. #PMBLegacy.”

The Special Assistant to the President on Digital/New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi, also made the confirmation in a tweet.

“Following consultations, the Governors of the South-East have agreed that the Second Niger Bridge shall be named the Muhammadu Buhari Second Niger Bridge,” his tweet read.

Culled/ Oluwayemisi Owonikoko

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Due process, best practices shall be hallmark of projects – Osun Govt.

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By Funmi Adekoya

Osun State Government has assured the public that its projects design and procurement activities comply with best practices, due process and project management norms.

This is just as the government clarified that the statewide borehole projects will be equipped with generating sets before commissioning for public use.

In a statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Government explained that its choice of projects across the sectors follows its avowed principles of grassroots development, local infrastructure agenda, peoples’ first philosophy and urgency of local-state connectivity.

The government affirmed that the current projects were being professionally executed and delivered as can be attested to by the Ikirun-Osogbo road, several local roads, culverts, bridges, and boreholes among others.

The government dispels the insinuations by some people that the borehole water project has failed, however, assured that the project is successful in many ways as the government is in the process of purchasing generating sets to power them. 

“A 30 local government survey plus the area office would show that contrary to reports, the water project has not failed and a check with the relevant government offices would have corrected misinformation being peddled around. As of today, our people at the local level are enjoying these boreholes even before it was fully commissioned”.

The state government noted that at “Ipade Imole”, the town hall meeting with Governor, the Osun people and all stakeholders would have all official information that will reconfirm that the present administration is a government of due process and rule of law.

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Makinde Pledges Completion of Ido-Eruwa Road This Year

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has assured the people of Ibarapaland that, Ido-Eruwa Road, linking the area to Ibadan, the state capital would be completed before the end of the year.

He made the declaration at the burial thanksgiving service of the matriarch of the Ogundoyin Family, Mrs Justina Ogundoyin, which took place at First Baptist Church, Anko, Eruwa.

He thanked the people of Ibarapaland for voting massively for his re-election, pledging that the project would not be delayed.

Governor Makinde also eulogised the late Mrs. Ogundoyin, who was the mother of the speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Debo Ogundoyin for living an impactful life, adding that it is not how long one lives but how well.

He admonished the Speaker and his siblings to have faith in God in spite of the passing of their mother.

The governor thereafter made a personal donation of N1 million to the Church.

 Speaking on behalf of his siblings, the Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Ogundoyin, appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde and the entire people of the state for standing by them throughout the funeral programme of their later mother.

Earlier in his sermon, the presiding Pastor, First Baptist Church Anko, Eruwa, Reverend, Michael Ayoola, who read from Philippines Chapter 4 verse 20, said that only Almighty God is worthy of praise in any situation.

He described late Mrs Ogundoyin as a highly dedicated personality who really sacrificed to serve the lord in his vineyard during her lifetime.

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