Oyo Traditional Rulers, LG Chairmen Commend Makinde On Road Infrastructure Drive
Traditional rulers, local government chairmen and residents of Oyo East and Oyo West Local Government Areas have commended Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for his administration’s continued investment in road infrastructure, describing the projects as a major boost to transportation, trade and economic development.
The commendation followed an inspection tour of newly completed and ongoing road projects across the two council areas on Tuesday.
The inspection was led by the Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Oluokun Olusola, alongside his Oyo West counterpart, Akeem Olukitibi. They were accompanied by several traditional rulers, including the Oloodu of Ojongbodu, Oba Olaniyi Adegboye; the Onisamu of Samu, Oba Lamidi Oyewale Afonja Mukaila; the Alajagba of Oyo, Oba Samuel Odurinde; the Elepe of Iseke, Oba Olufemi Oyekan; the Onimileke of Imileke, Oba Fakayode Alowonle; the Alaaguo of Aguoland, Oba David Oyediran; the Onigbudugbu of Gbudugbu, Oba Salawu Oyeniran; and the Alapa-Ara of Apa-Ara, Oba Tijani Ajeigbe, among others.
The delegation inspected the newly completed asphalt road linking Iseke, Ladindin, Ojongbodu and Isokun, a four-kilometre project spanning Oyo East and Oyo West Local Government Areas. Of the total length, 3.2 kilometres were completed in Oyo East, while 0.8 kilometres were delivered in Oyo West.
Speaking after the inspection, Oyo West Local Government Chairman, Akeem Olukitibi, lauded Governor Makinde for prioritising road infrastructure, noting that the projects had improved accessibility, eased transportation and stimulated economic activities in several communities.
Olukitibi also acknowledged the contributions of former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Monsurat Sunmonu, describing her support as instrumental to the approval and successful execution of the road projects.
Similarly, Oyo East Local Government Chairman, Oluokun Olusola, described the projects as further evidence of the administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of residents through sustained infrastructural development.
He highlighted several completed roads in the area, including the Apaara–Oke Apo Road, Molaba–Balogun Road, Olugbon–Mobolaje Road, Oba Adeyemi Road, Ajagba–Ogeese Road and Kosobo Road, saying the projects had enhanced connectivity, facilitated commerce and contributed to socio-economic growth in the benefiting communities.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, the Onisamu of Samu, Oba Lamidi Oyeniyi, described Governor Makinde as a visionary leader whose administration had continued to transform communities through strategic infrastructure development. He also commended Sunmonu for her commitment to the development of the Oyo Federal Constituency.
The Elepe of Iseke and the Alaaguo of Aguoland also expressed satisfaction with the quality of the completed roads, stating that the projects would improve movement, promote trade and accelerate economic growth across the affected communities.
Representing the contractor, Quickborn Nigeria Limited, Project Engineer Adewara Muyiwa said construction had progressed according to schedule and confirmed that the project had been completed. He assured residents that the remaining section would be delivered in line with the approved specifications.
