Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the dualization of Akobo-Ojurin- Olorunda Abaa/Odogbo Barracks to N.O Idowu College.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government & Chieftaincy Matters, Joel Olaleye Ajagbe on Friday, May 26, 2023.
He said that the project which would be executed by Lagelu Local Government at a cost of N9.6 billion, would ameliorate the sufferings of motorists and pedestrians.
Recall that the Governor, about two months ago assured that his administration would award the project for the construction of the 8.3 kilometres road in Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan before the expiration of the first term of his administration.
The Permanent Secretary explained that the award of the contract would be in tandem with Governor Makinde’s commitment to continue working for the people of the state till end of his first term in office.
Makinde’s administration had earlier completed the first phase of the project on the Basorun-Idi Ape-Akobo-Ojurin axis and the General Gas Flyover.
Speaking further, Ajagbe said after completion, the project would provide good and accessible road for the teeming populace.