By John, Osogbo
Osun State Government has split the 55.6-kilometre Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan road project among three contractors to ensure its timely completion.
State Director of Highways, Engr. Moruf Ojebode, disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing 3.6km Odo-Ori–Oja-Oba–Post Office dual carriageway in Iwo on Wednesday.
He explained that the decision to divide the major intercity road into three segments was aimed at accelerating delivery and improving efficiency.
According to him, the contractors handling the project are Pecular Ultimate Concerns, Mzee Global Resources, and A’skorg Integrated Service Limited, adding that mobilisation will commence this month ahead of full construction work.
He noted that the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke has set a new infrastructure pace in Iwo with the construction of the town’s first dual carriageway, alongside several internal roads completed within two years.
According to Ojebode, the ongoing 3.6km dual carriageway from Odo-Ori Market through Oja-Oba to the Post Office represents the first phase of the project, including a link toward the Oluwo’s Palace.
He said the project is about 50 per cent complete, with drainage already finished while work continues on the walkway and median.
He added that several internal roads have also been completed, including Ansarudeen-to-Puti Road, Feesu Agbowo Road, Post Office-to-Oke-Ifa, Army Junction-to-Jagun Ode Road, and Junction Osogbo-to-Oke-Ola Road, noting that the projects collectively position Iwo for expanded urban mobility.
Speaking further on the Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan highway, Ojebode reiterated that dividing the 55.6km project among three firms would ensure faster progress once contractors are mobilised.
Residents and stakeholders in Iwo commended the government’s infrastructure drive, describing the projects as unprecedented in the town’s history.
A representative of transport unions, Kamoru Asafa, said residents are satisfied with the pace of development and expressed optimism that ongoing projects would be completed.
Similarly, the Chairman of the Iwo Board of Trustees, Prof. Lai Olurode, described the Odo-Ori dual carriageway as the first of its kind in the town, calling it a monumental intervention in road infrastructure. He expressed confidence that subsequent phases of the project would commence and be completed as planned.
The projects, according to stakeholders, are expected to enhance connectivity, ease transportation, and boost economic activities across Iwo and adjoining communities.
