Environment

Oyo Govt. to Commence Rehabilitation, Reconstruction of Roads

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Oyo Sate Government is to dualize 3.6 kilometre Airport road in Ibadan.

 Rehabilitation and reconstruction of seven other roads around the state are also billed to commence soon.

The Commissioner for Works and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja, who disclosed this over the weekend in Ibadan, said the projects were parts of the promises made by the administration to bring succour to the people of the state.

The roads listed for rehabilitation are the 21 kilometers Oko-Olokemeji-Arolu road, 2.5kilometers FBC Agbeja-Apata-Ajawa, which spurs to Oke-Ayo road will be rehabilitated while Ogbomoso-INEC- Afunleketa- Iresaadu (16kilometers) will be reconstructed.

In Oke-Ogun region, Idiko Ile -Ijio – Wasimi road in Itesiwaju local government will also be reconstructed.

Professor Afonja further revealed that the 4.85 kilometers Odo-Ona Kekere-Arapaja road in Ibadan will be reconstructed alongside the 4.8 kilometers Akala way- Wofun road as well as the 20 kilometers Akobo- Olorunda Abaa- Oritamerin road in Ibadan.

According to the commissioner, Governor Seyi Makinde has a strong drive to provide infrastructure and basic amenities to the people of the State, with a view to improving their standard of living.

He added that the roads have been captured in the 2020 budget of the State and work would commence on the roads as soon as approved by the governor. 

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Transportation

Oyo Govt. to Construct 4 Ultra-Modern Bus Terminals

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Oyo State government has approved the award of the contract for the construction of four ultra-modern bus terminals.

The bus terminals are to be located in Iwo Road, Challenge, New Ife Road and Ojoo in Ibadan, Oyo state capital.

Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja stated this after the state’s Executive Council Meeting.

He stated that the bus terminals, also known as transport interchanges would not only address problems associated with transportation in Ibadan but also security issues.

The commissioner stated that the four Ultra-Modern Bus Terminals would redefine the skyline of the State capital, enhance security and the quality of life in the transport sector.

According to him, the Bus Terminals would incorporate Restaurants, Shops, Automated Teller Machine (ATM) galleries and Café, among others.

Professor Afonja said shop owners who will be affected by demolitions at the different locations would be considered for shop allocations when the new terminals are finally ready.

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Economy

Oyo Government Takes Inventory of Vulnerable Public Structures

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Oyo State government has inaugurated a committee to urgently take inventory of collapsed bridges and failing public structures otherwise called “State Hydraulic Structures” for immediate intervention.

The Committee consist of eight engineers drawn from all zones of the state.

Inaugurating the team, the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja said the committee was to take inventory of State hydraulics structures and bridges in their respective zones and make necessary recommendations for government intervention on those structures.   

Professor Afonja explained that the step became necessary in view of situations where communities were being cut off from the rest of the state as a result of bridge collapse or bad roads so as to prevent such occurrences. 

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Economy

Oyo Approves 9.9 Billion naira for Moniya-Iseyin Road

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Oyo state government has approved the sum of nine point nine billion naira for the construction of Moniya-Ijaiye-Iseyin Road.

The Commissioner for Works and Transportation, Professor Raphael Afonja disclosed this in Ibadan while briefing newsmen after an executive council meeting. 

Professor Afonja who explained that the duration of work would be twelve months pointing out that necessary input that would enhance the quality of work had been included in the contract.

The Commissioner for Education, Professor Dawud Sangodoyin also said the government has approved free distribution of hundred thousand copies of past examination questions compendium for students of both public and private schools to enhance performances in Senior School Certificate Examinations, SSCE.

Professor Sangodoyin said the free compendium distribution exercise would gulp over one hundred and seventy million naira adding that the government had also approved e-training and various forms of capacity building for teachers.

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Professor Sangodoyin speaking on the free examination compedium

Professor Sangodoyin therefore urged the general public to exercise patience on the recruitment exercise for teachers in the state as the government would advertise the opening soon. Iyabo Adebisi