Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has commissioned three new road projects in different parts of Ado-Ekiti, capital of the state....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
This was as he revealed his administration’s plan for an Ado-Ekiti New City project, hinting that the proposed project would be a well- planned residential neighborhood that will exist side by side with the traditional setting of the state capital….READ FULL ARTICLE
He said the ongoing Ring Road project which links Iworoko Road with the International Agro Cargo Airport was embarked upon to develop new areas with the long term emergence of a new city where development is controlled without altering the Ado-Ekiti traditional setting.
The Governor made the disclosure
during the commissioning of the three new road projects in different parts of the capital city, on Monday, noting that
no fewer than 16 road projects are ongoing in different parts of the state in addition to comprehensive renovation of 11 general hospitals.
The three new roads that were commissioned are: Jimoh Aliu-Adewumi Road along Adebayo area, Hospitals Management Board/Doctors’ Quarters Road; and Obisesan-Oke Ala Link Road along Basiri area of the city. The new roads were also complemented with solar-powered street lights to facilitate illumination and boost nightlife.
The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, Aladesanmi III who was the special guest at the event, cut the tape declaring open the Jimoh Aliu – Adewunmi Road; while the Hospitals Management/Doctors’ Quarters Road was commissioned by the Governor himself and Obisesan-Oke Ala Link Road was commissioned by an elder stateswoman, Chief (Mrs) Ronke Okusanya; who resides on the street.
Speaking at all the three locations, Governor Oyebanji said, ” the three roads were strategically chosen to ensure that we give exit and access to our people and also to open up the inner cities in Ado-Ekiti.”
He said the communities have roles to play in the maintenance and longevity of the new roads by not blocking the drains with refuse which could render the roads waterlogged thereby damaging the roads.
He charged the landlords associations in the areas to prevent blockage of the drains and also clear them to prevent damage to the roads.
Unveiling his plan for the Ado-Ekiti New City project, Governor Oyebanji said the project would cement the status of Ado& Ekiti as a rapidly developing metropolis and deeply entrench modernity in the state capital while still maintaining its status as an ancient city.
” Our intention is to develop Ado without altering the traditional setting because it is in my interest to keep Ado the way it is while we give people the opportunity for a new town. That is why we are constructing the Ring Road.
Once the Ring Road is commissioned people are free to take positions.
“The place is going to be developed as a New City for Ado, so those that are interested in living in a very well- designed environment can go to that place, build their houses. We are working with the Bureau of Housing and the development there will be controlled. So, we will retain the traditional Ado and we will have Ado new city, the two will co-exist together.”
The Governor promised that Agric Olope Road and New GRA Extension Phase One Road would be commissioned as part of activities marking the second anniversary of his administration in October while a contractor has been mobilized to site for the construction of Faglo-Basiri Road in Ado Ekiti.
He lauded the residents of the neighborhoods where the roads were commissioned and the entire people of the state for their support for his administration which he described as pivotal to execution of people-oriented polices, programmes and projects.
The Ewi, Oba Adejugbe, commended the Governor for starting well noting that the love the people of the state have for him and his administration is unprecedented because “he has been performing very well to the admiration of the people.”
The royal father who also described Mr. Oyebanji as a “well brought up person” said he was not surprised that Vice President Kashim Shettima recently described him as the type of governor Nigerians need and rallied more support for him as he nears the midterm of his administration.
Other community leaders like Chief Okusanya, Chief Afolabi Ogunlade and Mr. Olusegun Arifalo who spoke on behalf of the leaders and residents of the benefiting communities assured the Governor of support for a second term bid for the good works to continue in the state….READ FULL ARTICLE
