Cynthia Ezegwu
The Ondo State Government has approved the construction and rehabilitation of 101 kilometres of roads across the state as part of efforts to bridge infrastructure gaps and improve connectivity.
The Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing, Engr. Ayorinde Olawoye, disclosed this on Tuesday in Akure while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday and presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
According to him, the projects include the construction of 66.4 kilometres of new roads and the rehabilitation of 34.6 kilometres of existing ones, bringing the total to 101 kilometres.
Olawoye said the decision was part of the government’s strategy to ease vehicular movement, boost commerce, and open up rural communities for development.
He further announced the approval for 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 deployed to the state.
The council also approved 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 and other key ministries, including Energy and Mineral Resources, Women Affairs, and Lands and Housing.
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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 (Ondo West), Prince Bamikole Adeyefa as Elemure of Emure-Ile (Owo), and Prince Akintoye Adeoye as Oluoke of Okeigbo (Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo).
He also said the government had approved the constitution of a Warrant Chiefs Committee for the Olojoda Chieftaincy Stool to facilitate a smooth selection process.
Speaking further, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, said the approvals underscored the Aiyedatiwa administration’s commitment to visible and people-focused projects.
“This government is focused on projects that touch lives directly. Governor Aiyedatiwa is determined to deliver tangible results through massive infrastructure renewal,” Ajanaku said, assuring that all projects would be strictly monitored for quality and timely completion.