Osun State Inaugurates Infrastructural Projects Worth 45.6 Billion Naira

The Government of Osun State in Southwest Nigeria has begun a series of infrastructural projects worth over 45 billion Naira. The projects consist of a flyover bridge and 55 kilometres of road spanning 30 local government areas of the state.

Governor of the state, Ademola Adeleke, said the projects when completed would help bridge the infrastructural gap in the urban and rural areas of the state.

Adeleke explained that his government had opted for the pragmatic style of phased project implementation in order to fix the dearth of infrastructure in the state, adding that more would be done to fulfil his campaign promises to the people.

He said: “We are applying phased project implementation strategies due to the huge infra deficit with attendant low funding capacity. 

“We however assure all and sundry that our strategy will eventually fulfil the yearnings and aspirations of all our people,” the Governor assured.

Adeleke who spoke at the flag-off of the construction of a N14.9b flyover bridge in Ile-Ife, on Tuesday, said over N30b would also be spent on 55 kilometres of road in 30 Local Government areas.

He noted that the flyover was particularly important because of its functionality in curbing traffic gridlock and easing vehicular movement around the busy Lagere junction in Ile-Ife.

He assured that all the listed projects were critical to the state economy and would be completed within twelve months after their flag off.

“Today we are here to bring to reality the construction of a flyover bridge. This iconic bridge, the first of its kind in this land of the source. 

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“The project location was justified on the ground of easing traffic, facilitating connectivity and attracting adjacent economic activities. 

“Ile Ife deserves not only an infra upgrade but a classical upliftment to enhance the tourism capital of this divine town. 

“This is what our government is launching today. We are on a match to greater height for Ile Ife and Osun State as a whole,” he said.

Responding, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, thanked Governor Adeleke for starting the project in the heart of the town and urged him to ensure speedy completion of it.

He said the site of the flyover was strategic because of the level of economic and social activities associated with that part of the town.

Ogunwusi said: “This is the economic hub of Ile-Ife. We have banks and all manners of businesses here. All the residents of neighbouring communities including Gbongan and many more towns do come to Lagere for trading. People do come from Modakeke to trade here.

“When the governor proposed this project, I was very happy. Ile-Ife is the origin, despite that the governor is from Ede, he remembered his ancestral home. I want to plead with the governor to remember Mayfair Road,” the monarch urged.

Many dignitaries including sons and daughters of Ile-Ife as well as other residents witnessed the occasion and lauded the state government for inaugurating the project.