Osun Council Chairmen commence 1,050km road grading across 30 LGs

By Ismail Azeez

The Forum of Council Chairmen in Osun State, under the umbrella of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have commenced road grading and rehabilitation across the 30 Local Government Areas, Local Council Development Areas, and administrative offices in the state.

The initiative is aimed at improving the grassroots transportation system, easing mobility, and enhancing social connectivity across the state.

Each Local Government Area is expected to grade 35km, as the ongoing exercise has reached an appreciable stage in many councils.

The Forum, in a statement signed by the ALGON Chairman, who also serves as Ifedayo Local Government Chairman, Hon. Idowu Samuel Abiodun, said the exercise would enhance rural-urban mobility for socioeconomic growth and development.

According to the statement, the exercise is considered crucial as it is expected to have a multiplier effect on the viability of the grassroots economy across the state.

The statement reads in part:

“We have begun road grading and rehabilitation across the 30 Local Government Areas, including Local Council Development Areas, Area Councils, and Administrative Offices in Osun State. This is in line with our resolve to bring grassroots development closer to the people and expose communities and rural centres to commercial and industrial opportunities through improved road access.

“The grading of 1,050km, with 35km in each council, is a deliberate move to strengthen transportation at the grassroots. We believe the ongoing exercise will enhance safety, increase accessibility and boost socioeconomic activities in rural communities. It will also support farmers in transporting produce to markets, thereby improving productivity and easing transportation challenges in the state.

“This is in fulfilment of our commitment to improve socioeconomic conditions at the grassroots as we continue to implement people-focused development projects.”