The Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, on Thursday inaugurated the newly-reconstructed Ada-Igbajo road after 33 years of neglect.

He said continued cooperation of the people is essential for achieving social economic growth and infrastructural development.

He described the gesture as a fulfilment of yet another promise made saying “it is another proof of our commitment to our avowed resolve to unleash road construction on the State for its socioeconomic transformation.”

According to Oyetola, the reconstruction of the road was part of the government’s resolve to stimulate the socioeconomic activities and open up the benefiting communities to rapid transformation in line with the Development Agenda of the State Government.

The Governor had in September 1, 2020 flagged off the reconstruction of the road that had been in a deplorable state and neglected for about 33 years.

Oyetola said the choice of the road for reconstruction was in view of its importance as it is central to the tourism and hospitality potential of the State in view of its stretches to Igbajo, the home of the Great Kiriji war site, and the ultra-modern Miccom Golf Hotels and Resort, Ada.

He said the timely reconstruction and delivery of the road in line with approved specifications were an attestation to his promise to live by his word and never to compromise quality under any guise.

“I thank the contractors for adhering to the letters and the spirit of this contract and for a job well done.

“As I mentioned during the flag-off of this road last year, every abandoned project diminishes our people and compromises the desired economic development and transformation of our State.

“As you are all aware, in addition to undertaking massive road construction and rehabilitation, we have, as a government, embarked on the completion of all the uncompleted roads by our predecessor, including Federal Roads.

“Engagement in meaningful infrastructure and economic endeavours to achieve the economic transformation and equitable development of our major towns and villages is our irrevocable resolve as an Administration.

“We shall continue to embark on these initiatives in line with our Development Agenda, the challenges of resources and the Coronavirus pandemic, notwithstanding.

“Peace and your continued cooperation as a people are essential currencies for achieving more development. I therefore urge you all to continue to live together in peace and to support our policies and programmes so that we can, together, achieve our desired peace and development,” he added.

Governor Oyetola noted that while about fifteen other road projects are ongoing, ten had been completed and due for inauguration, adding that arrangement have been concluded to commence other road projects across the state.

The State Commissioner for Works, Remi Omowaye said the government was not unmindful of what would be the impact of newly constructed road to Igbajo which the host community of Kiriji War site.

He said it was worthy of note that a road like Ada-Igbajo was approved at a time it became highly impassable for the road users, particularly the farmers whose means of livelihood depend on it.

He expressed confidence in the quality of the work done by the contractor saying “with what we have done, the quality and durability are assured.”

The contractor that handled the project, Olanrewaju Adeleke said the road has fifteen years life span but also assured that if properly maintain it will serve for more than twenty years.

Commending Governor Oyetola on what has been eluding the town for the last twenty years, one of the chiefs of Igbajo, chief Sotun Fagboungbe noted that successive government’s have promised and failed to construct the road.

He said the road is so central to the development of the town and socioeconomic survival of its people.

Speaking, the Asiwaju of Igbajoland, Chief Adegboyega Solomon Awomolo, SAN, lauded the Administration of Governor Oyetola for taking his word as his bond.

Awomolo who was represented by Engr. Sola Alalade, said the reconstruction of the road came at a time it was practically impossible for the people to ply the road to engage in their farming and socioeconomic activities.

“I thank Mr. Governor for keeping to your word on the reconstruction/rehabilitation of Igbajo-Ada road, thereby extending to the Igbajo people, the dividends of democracy to the admiration of all and sundry.

“We remember very well that, when you visited Igbajo to celebrate the 32nd Igbajo Day with us in 2019, you promised that the road would be reconstructed. Today, the road is now being inaugurated. For this and the many opportunities given to our sons and daughters to serve in various arms of your government, we are very grateful,” Awomolo added.

The Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, on Thursday inaugurated the newly-reconstructed Ada-Igbajo road after 33 years of neglect.

He said continued cooperation of the people is essential for achieving social economic growth and infrastructural development.

He described the gesture as a fulfilment of yet another promise made saying “it is another proof of our commitment to our avowed resolve to unleash road construction on the State for its socioeconomic transformation.”

According to Oyetola, the reconstruction of the road was part of the government’s resolve to stimulate the socioeconomic activities and open up the benefiting communities to rapid transformation in line with the Development Agenda of the State Government.

The Governor had in September 1, 2020 flagged off the reconstruction of the road that had been in a deplorable state and neglected for about 33 years.

Oyetola said the choice of the road for reconstruction was in view of its importance as it is central to the tourism and hospitality potential of the State in view of its stretches to Igbajo, the home of the Great Kiriji war site, and the ultra-modern Miccom Golf Hotels and Resort, Ada.

He said the timely reconstruction and delivery of the road in line with approved specifications were an attestation to his promise to live by his word and never to compromise quality under any guise.

“I thank the contractors for adhering to the letters and the spirit of this contract and for a job well done.

“As I mentioned during the flag-off of this road last year, every abandoned project diminishes our people and compromises the desired economic development and transformation of our State.

“As you are all aware, in addition to undertaking massive road construction and rehabilitation, we have, as a government, embarked on the completion of all the uncompleted roads by our predecessor, including Federal Roads.

“Engagement in meaningful infrastructure and economic endeavours to achieve the economic transformation and equitable development of our major towns and villages is our irrevocable resolve as an Administration.

“We shall continue to embark on these initiatives in line with our Development Agenda, the challenges of resources and the Coronavirus pandemic, notwithstanding.

“Peace and your continued cooperation as a people are essential currencies for achieving more development. I therefore urge you all to continue to live together in peace and to support our policies and programmes so that we can, together, achieve our desired peace and development,” he added.

Governor Oyetola noted that while about fifteen other road projects are ongoing, ten had been completed and due for inauguration, adding that arrangement have been concluded to commence other road projects across the state.

The State Commissioner for Works, Remi Omowaye said the government was not unmindful of what would be the impact of newly constructed road to Igbajo which the host community of Kiriji War site.

He said it was worthy of note that a road like Ada-Igbajo was approved at a time it became highly impassable for the road users, particularly the farmers whose means of livelihood depend on it.

He expressed confidence in the quality of the work done by the contractor saying “with what we have done, the quality and durability are assured.”

The contractor that handled the project, Olanrewaju Adeleke said the road has fifteen years life span but also assured that if properly maintain it will serve for more than twenty years.

Commending Governor Oyetola on what has been eluding the town for the last twenty years, one of the chiefs of Igbajo, chief Sotun Fagboungbe noted that successive government’s have promised and failed to construct the road.

He said the road is so central to the development of the town and socioeconomic survival of its people.

Speaking, the Asiwaju of Igbajoland, Chief Adegboyega Solomon Awomolo, SAN, lauded the Administration of Governor Oyetola for taking his word as his bond.

Awomolo who was represented by Engr. Sola Alalade, said the reconstruction of the road came at a time it was practically impossible for the people to ply the road to engage in their farming and socioeconomic activities.

“I thank Mr. Governor for keeping to your word on the reconstruction/rehabilitation of Igbajo-Ada road, thereby extending to the Igbajo people, the dividends of democracy to the admiration of all and sundry.

“We remember very well that, when you visited Igbajo to celebrate the 32nd Igbajo Day with us in 2019, you promised that the road would be reconstructed. Today, the road is now being inaugurated. For this and the many opportunities given to our sons and daughters to serve in various arms of your government, we are very grateful,” Awomolo added.