Ondo state government has approved the construction and rehabilitation of 101.036 kilometres of roads as part of efforts to close infrastructure gaps.
The approval was part of the decisions taken at the State Executive Council meeting held in Akure.
Briefing journalists after the EXCO meeting, the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye, explained that the projects would cover both new constructions and rehabilitation works in key locations across the state.
Olawoye said that 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.
According to him the projects were approved to ease vehicular movement, enhance commerce, and open up communities for development.
He said that “The Council also 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.
Briefing journalists after the EXCO meeting, the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye, explained that the projects would cover both new constructions and rehabilitation works in key locations across the state.
Olawoye said that 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.
According to him the projects were approved to ease vehicular movement, enhance commerce, and open up communities for development.
He said that “The Council also 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.
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.
Ajanaku said that “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.
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