By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has completed a total of 31 kilometres of roads from November 28th, 2022, to date.
A total of 17 kilometres of roads are currently ongoing at various stages of completion across the state.
Additionally, a total of 30 kilometres of roads have been listed for construction and reconstruction with the actual work slated to start any moment from now.
Governor Ademola Adeleke made the disclosure on arrival at Osogbo after attending the National Economic Council meeting in Abuja.
According to the governor, “Our administration is paying close attention to the upgrade of Osun roads as a way of JumpStart the state economy.
” Osun suffers badly due to bad roads, failing bridges and culverts. Our township roads are in bad state across the three senatorial districts. Business cannot boom if road networks are in such a terrible state.
” So from day one, my focus among others has been on infrastructure upgrade. I am happy to report that 31 kilometres are done already. But the target is about 100 kilometres before the end of the year, “the governor noted.
Also corroborating the Governor, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, Engr Bashir Bello said, “the 31 kilometres of roads are spread across the 30 local governments and the Area office. The choice of the reconstructed roads is based on local consultation and utility values of such roads to the local economy.
” I can confirm to you that we have indeed completed 31 kilometres in the last seven or so months. This can be verified.
” 17 kilometres of roads are also ongoing. These are in various stages of completion. We are speeding up work on those new roads to increase our completed kilometres before long.
“Aside from the 17km, we have also listed out another 30 kilometres. The selection and survey process have been completed, and we hope to start work as soon as soon as possible.
” You may also want to note that massive work is ongoing on bridge reconstruction, culvert upgrades and channelisation work across the state
“Besides the road construction, the government is given quick intervention to some bad section of roads that require urgent attention. Construction of large drainage that can contain flooding of Ogo-Oluwa main road are under construction, “the Permanent Secretary stated.
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