Rivers State Governor To Commission, Flag-off Projects In Ibadan
By: Olubunmi Osoteku, Ibadan
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is expected to be hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, to commission and flag off three strategic projects in Ibadan, the state capital, on Friday.
In a statement, the Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, disclosed that the projects billed for commissioning are the Dr. Omololu Olunloyo Airport Road and the Aviation Fuel Tank Depot.
Also to be flagged off, is Dr. Omololu Olunloyo Park, in Ibadan.
Olatubosun said the projects are part of the state government’s quest to boost the economy and create access roads in the state.
The commissioner asserted that while the airport road and the park were executed by the Kopek Construction Company, the Aviation Fuel Tank was in collaboration with Bovas and Company limited.
He said the Park project, on completion, would create an additional economic impact in the state.
Olatubosun stated: “This is another opportunity coming to Oyo State, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde. As we all know, his administration has focused on even distribution of infrastructure networks in Oyo State.”
The commissioner, who confirmed the development, disclosed that the soon-to-be commissioned projects would also be beneficial to residents of the Airport Road.
He affirmed that the commissioning is expected to boost the domestic economy, as well as industrialisation in the country.
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