The Ondo State Government has approved the construction and rehabilitation of 101 kilometres of roads as part of efforts to bridge infrastructure gaps and boost economic development across the state.
The Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing, Engr. Ayorinde Olawoye, announced the approval on Tuesday in Akure while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting, which was presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Olawoye explained that the projects comprise 66.4 kilometres of new roads and 34.6 kilometres of rehabilitation and reconstruction, bringing the total to 101 kilometres. He said the works would ease vehicular movement, promote trade, and open up communities for growth.
He also revealed that 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.
“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,” Olawoye said.
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He added that offices of the Teaching Service Commission, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, and the Ministries of Water Resources, Women Affairs, and Lands and Housing would also be renovated.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, announced the appointment of three new traditional rulers: Prince Emmanuel Ifasole as Akinuwa of Igbindo, Prince Bamikole Adeyefa as Elemure of Emure-Ile, and Prince Akintoye Adeoye as Oluoke of Okeigbo.
Takuro further disclosed that the government had approved the constitution of a Warrant Chiefs Committee for the Olojoda Chieftaincy Stool.
Speaking on the new approvals, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, said they reflected Governor Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to ensuring governance delivers tangible results.
“This government is focused on projects that touch lives directly. Governor Aiyedatiwa is determined to deliver visible results through massive infrastructure renewal,” Ajanaku said, assuring that all projects would be closely monitored for timely and quality delivery.
