- Omotosho–Igbotako–Iju-Odo in Okitipupa
- Danjuma–Bolajoko in Akure,
- College Road–Irewole in Igbokoda
- Ijoka Road dualisation project review completed, work to resume
- New hostels for NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare
Ondo State Government has approved the construction and rehabilitation of 101.036 kilometres of roads as part of efforts to close infrastructure gaps, and accelerate development across the state.
A statement by the Governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the projects were approved at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday in Akure, and presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Infrastructure, Lands and Housing Commissioner, Engr. Ayorinde Abiola, Olawoye, told reporters after the meeting that the projects would cover both new constructions and rehabilitation works in key locations across the state.
According to him, the Council approved 66.421 kilometres of new roads and 34.615 kilometres of rehabilitation and reconstruction works, bringing the total to 101.036 kilometres.
He said the projects were approved to ease vehicular movement, enhance commerce, and open up communities for development.
Also, the Council approved the construction of a 216-bed hostel at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko, to improve accommodation for corps members posted to the state.
Besides, the government will embark on the construction of a two-storey building for the Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption Commission, as well as the renovation of office buildings belonging to the Hospital Management Board (HMB), Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, and the Ministries of Water Resources, Women Affairs and Lands and Housing.
At the briefing, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Commissioner,, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, announced the appointment of three new traditional rulers across the state.
They are Prince Emmanuel Adetutu Ifasole, appointed as the Akinuwa of Ipindo in Ondo West Local Government Area; Prince Bamikole Adeyefa, as the Elemure of Emure-Ile in Owo Local Government Area; and Prince Akintoye Felix Adeoye, as the Oloke of Okeigbo in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area.
Takuro added that the Council also approved the constitution of a Warrant Chiefs Committee for the Olojoda Chieftaincy Stool, comprising six nominees drawn from the ruling houses of the community.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, said the latest approvals reflect the administration’s resolve to continue with its developmental agenda aimed at ensuring that governance impacts every part of the state.
“This government is focused on projects that touch lives directly. Governor Aiyedatiwa is determined to deliver visible results through massive infrastructure renewal,” Ajanaku said.
He assured that all the projects would be strictly monitored to ensure timely completion and quality delivery.
Projects approved
Road construction contracts awarded
- Construction of Dual Carriageway of College Road – Okoga Junction – Irewole Roundabout, Igbokoda. (Length: 8.5 km)
- Re-Construction of Omotosho – Igbotako – Iju-Odo Road (Length: 21.2 km)
- Construction/Rehabilitation of Akure – Ijare Road with spur to Ikota Township Road (Length: 8.8 km)
- Re-Construction of Akure – Imafon Road; Danjuma – Bolajoko with spur to Isikan and Asphalt Overlay of Investment Junction – Shoprite Roundabout – Federal Secetariat with spur to SIIB, Alagbaka, Akure. (Total length: 15.720 km)
- Construction of Afunbiowo Estate Roads, Alpha 3D Estate Roads and Asphalt Overlay of failed section of road to Alpha 3D Estate. (Total length: 6.201 km)
Road construction contracts awarded
- Construction of a Flyover and Junction Improvement at Onyeagbulem – Shagari/Irese Road Along Ilesha-Akure-Owo Expressway Akure, Ondo State.
- Construction of 8.135 km Dual Carriageway from Oba Adesida (A Division) – Oba Osupa (Hospital) Road – Oluwatuyi – Ijoka (Oke Iya Junction) with spur to Alafiatayo Roundabout and Idiagba Titun Roads
- Construction/Rehabilitation of Selected Roads in Akure (Phase D)
- Construction/Rehabilitation of 9.1 km Internal Roads from EL-SHADAI Junction – Sunview Hotel Junction Alagbaka, Olokunwolu Estate Road linking Igbatoro, Fatuase Road Oba-ile and Ijapo Extension Road (Linking through Housing Corporation Headquarter Office, Akure, Ondo State).
Rebuilding construction contracts awarded
- Construction of 2-Storey Ondo State Public Complaint Financial Crimes and Anti-corruption Commission Building.
- Construction of New Hostel Accommodation at National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare- Akoko (2 Nos.) (216 capacity).
- Renovation of Existing Ministries, Department and Agency Buildings
- Renovation of Two (2) No. 3-Storey Administrative Blocks and a Laboratory in the Ondo State Ministry of Water Resources, Public Sanitation and Hygiene, Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State.
- Renovation of 1-Storey Administrative Block, Skill Acquisition Center, Office Accommodations and Babafunke Ajasin Hall in the Ondo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State.
- Renovation and upgrading of 3-Storey Hospital Management Board (HMB) Building and 3-Storey Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) Building.
- Renovation and upgrading of 3-Storey Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Building
- Renovation of offices and Multipurpose Hall and Construction of Perimeter Fence and Gate House in Ministry of Lands and Housing.
