Governor Makinde Flags-Off Dualization of Ojurin-Olorunda-Abaa Road Project
Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has flagged off the dualization of 8.3km Akobo, Ojurin/Odogbo Barracks Olounda Abaa Junction at the sum of 9.6 billion naira.
Makinde, during his address on Friday, stated that the road project will be completed in twelve months adding that 30 percent of the total cost has already been paid to the contractor to actualize the time frame for the completion of the project.
He also noted that the dualization of the road would improve local commercial activities in the area as well as Lagelu local government’s economy, which is expected to have a positive impact on the state’s internally generated revenue.
While reaffirming his commitment
toward the development of the state, he pointed out that some properties would be affected by reason of the project.
The Governor, however, gave assurance that affected property owners would be promptly compensated.
He also solicits support and cooperation from the people resident in the area.
Speaking at the event, the contractor handling the project, Samchase Nigeria Ltd. also assured quality delivery and standard project that would provide value for every penny expended on the project.
Other political stalwarts, traditional and community leaders in their separate goodwill messages expressed their joy and the prospect of the road construction to attract rapid development and improved internally generated revenue for the local government and by extension the state.
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