Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo
Governor, State of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has reaffirmed his commitment to the rehabilitation of more rural road networks as the dry season beacons.
Oyetola said, this is with the motive to ease the transport system of rural dwellers who are predominantly farmers, especially for easy mobility of farm products to the markets.
The governor disclosed this during another edition of rural engagement meeting held at Sekona, Alajue, Olodan and other villages of Ede South Local Government area of the state.
Oyetola who was represented by his Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, said his administration was aware of the fact that the rural dwellers are obviously far from the centre of governance.
He further maintained that as a responsible government, specific focus has to be shifted to the rural dwellers to make life more abundant for them.
He posited that, the determination to fix up more roads in addition to the numerous ones already executed, is in tandem with the current administration’s efforts to help in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
He said, “If more rural roads are attended to, the connection between villages and cities would be strong and as such the state would be contributing immensely to the achievement of sustainable cities and communities which is the eleventh goal of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
“With this action and in addition to many road networks which have been constructed across the state, we align with the target of providing access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations.
“It’s believed that when there is a viable transport system, all other socioeconomic sectors would be improved positively for sustainable development,” he added.
Earlier in his remarks, the Olu of Sekona, Oba Abdul-Waheed Adebowale had commended Oyetola’s administration for the infrastructural revolution and other sectoral developments which have been recorded in the state so far.
Oba Adebowale further appreciated the governor for his populist-oriented and inclusive governance which is giving the rural dwellers an unprecedented participation in the governance, urging the government to consider the rehabilitation of some rural roads.
He, however, restated their commitment and support to Oyetola’s administration for the betterment of the state commonwealth.