Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Photo: Oyo State Govt
Traditional rulers, alongside local government chairmen and residents of Oyo East and Oyo West Local Government Areas of Oyo State, on Tuesday commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his administration’s sustained investment in road infrastructure following an inspection of newly completed and ongoing road projects across the two councils.
The inspection tour was led by the Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Oluokun Olusola, alongside his counterpart from Oyo West, Akeem Olukitibi.
They were joined by several traditional rulers, including the Oloodu of Ojongbodu, Oba Olaniyi Adegboye; the Onisamu of Samu, Oba Lamidi Oyewale Afonja Mukaila; the Alajagba of Oyo, Oba Samuel Odurinde; the Ona-Isokun of Oyo; the Elepe of Iseke, Oba Olufemi Oyekan; the Onimileke of Imileke, Oyo, Oba Fakayode Alowonle; the Alaaguo of Aguoland, Oba David Oyediran; the Onigbudugbu of Gbudugbu, Oyo, Oba Salawu Oyeniran; and the Alapa-Ara of Apa-Ara, Oba Tijani Ajeigbe.
The delegation inspected the newly completed asphalt-tarred road linking Iseke, Ladindin, Ojongbodu and Isokun, a major infrastructure project spanning Oyo East and Oyo West Local Government Areas.
The project spans a total distance of four kilometres, with 3.2 kilometres completed in Oyo East and 0.8 kilometres in Oyo West.
Addressing journalists after the inspection in Oyo town, the Chairman of Oyo West Local Government, Akeem Olukitibi, praised Makinde for prioritising road infrastructure across the state, noting that “the administration’s interventions have improved transportation, enhanced accessibility and stimulated economic activities in several communities.”
He also acknowledged the contributions of former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Monsurat Sunmonu, describing her support as “instrumental to the approval and successful execution of the road projects.”
Also speaking, the Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Olusola, appreciated Makinde for what he described as “part of the numerous developmental projects executed in the council areas.”
“This is a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of the people,” he said.
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He highlighted key projects delivered by the state government, including the Apaara–Oke Apo Road, Molaba–Balogun Road, Olugbon–Mobolaje Road, Oba Adeyemi Road and the Ajagba–Ogeese Road, as well as the Kosobo Road.
“These roads have significantly improved connectivity, facilitated commerce and enhanced the socio-economic development of the benefiting communities,” he added.
While commending the former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Monsurat Sunmonu, for her unwavering support towards the successful delivery of the projects, the chairman said she was a worthy ambassador and representative of the ancient city.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, the Onisamu of Samu, Oba Lamidi Oyeniyi, described Makinde as “a visionary and people-centred leader whose administration has continued to transform communities through strategic infrastructure development.”
He also applauded Sunmonu for her commitment to the development of Oyo Federal Constituency.
In separate remarks, the Elepe of Iseke and the Alaaguo of Aguoland expressed satisfaction with the quality of the completed roads, saying the projects would ease movement, promote trade and accelerate economic growth across the affected communities.
Speaking on behalf of the contractor, Quickborn Nigeria Limited, the Project Engineer, Adewara Muyiwa, disclosed that construction work had progressed according to schedule, confirming the completion of the project.
He, therefore, assured residents that the remaining section would be completed in line with the approved specifications.
