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Oyo Govt to commence award of contracts for construction of Ibadan internal roads

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The Oyo State Government is set to commence the award of contracts for the construction of internal roads within the state capital, Ibadan.

This is as the Governor heeded to the pleas of stakeholders who urged the Governor to also focus on internal roads having embarked on projects to fix roads linking all the zones of the state with road infrastructure in his first term.

The Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that the state government will within the next few weeks kick-start two major highways, Challenge-Ring Road to Mile 110 Junction and the Beere-Yemetu-Bodija-University of Ibadan roads, which he said would be reconstructed completely.

Governor Makinde, who stated this while commissioning the Bond Mall, Ring Road, Ibadan, equally said his government would continue to support and encourage investors with the right infrastructure and environment for their businesses to thrive.

“People have been complaining about the internal roads in Ibadan and I went round to check for myself. I can announce today that in three weeks, we will award the contracts and they will be mobilised to sites. 

“For the Ring Road, from Challenge to the point linking Abeokuta Expressway, we are reconstructing it completely, because this is a major highway in Oyo State. And from Beere, we are reconstructing from that point to U.I. All of that will be awarded in a matter of weeks,” the Governor said.

The Governor appreciated the investor and Chief Executive Officer, Bond Group of Companies, Pharmacist Remi Omotosho, for investing and creating employment opportunities in the state.            

Assuring Omotosho of his administration’s support in terms of tax reduction, provision of maximum security, and donation of a security patrol vehicle to the mall, Governor Makinde charged other investors to come into the state, stating that his government would support them with everything needed to succeed.

He said, “Let me congratulate the Bond Group of Companies, because I saw the Mall you built in Bodija and he also told me that the third one on Akala Way is almost done. I can only encourage you and let you know that anything the government needs to provide to ensure that this business is successful will be done.”

He added, “For also creating employment opportunities in Oyo State, I will say that whatever you need from the government, we will give you. If you open this place 24 hours, I will instruct Amotekun to move their patrol vehicle here to operate for 24 hours too.

“I will personally ensure that one of the 100 vehicles we want to give to security agencies is given to this Mall.

“So, I want to congratulate my brother, Remi Omotosho and his wife. I also want to congratulate the father too.”

Governor Makinde also used the opportunity of the event to admonish Nigerians who believe in the ‘Japa Syndrome’ to reconsider their stance by exploring the limitless opportunities available in Nigeria, especially in the areas of investments and industry.

He noted that his government would encourage anyone with the desire to explore the opportunities by supporting them and creating opportunities for them.

He said, “Yes, the grass may appear greener on the other side, but there are enough opportunities in our country, though we are going through a lot of challenges, we are not the only country going through something like this.

“As a government, we will continue to encourage you. We will continue to point you in a direction and create opportunities for you.”

Earlier in his remarks, the CEO Bond Group of Companies, Remi Omotosho, commended the leadership and people-oriented approach of Governor Makinde.

He lauded the Governor for providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, saying that Makinde administration’s commitment to economic development and prioritisation of tourism development as contained in his roadmap for sustainable development 2023-2027, are highly commendable.

Omotosho added that the new facility would go a long way in partnering with the state government in its bid to develop the economy of the state, not only through tourism but also in the area of internally generated revenue and job creation.

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Ogun Govt threatens to demolish illegal structures on Agro-Cargo Airport corridor

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By Omobolaji Adekunle, Abeokuta

Ogun State Government has stated that it would not hesitate to demolish any illegal structure encroaching government land with particular reference to illegal structures springing up at the Agro-Cargo Airport corridor in the state.

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, TPl Olatunji Odunlami, who stated this in a chat with journalists in Abeokuta, lamented the activities of encroachers, who he said have taken over most land acquired by the government in the interest of the public.

He expressed concern with the way illegal structures were springing up in the Agro-Cargo Airport corridor, adding that all structures in the area that contravened government regulation would be pulled down.

According to him, several contravention notices served the encroachers in the area were ignored, and the government has no other option than to demolish such structures.

“The Agro-Cargo Airport, which is set to commence scheduled flights soon, is a legacy project of this administration that is already attracting foreign partners to invest in the State. Such investment will generate employment opportunities that will impact positively on the development of the area, and bring visibility to the State,” Odunlami noted.

The Commissioner further stated that the government would not stand by and allow the activities of some people to negate international standards on situating airports and other public facilities, as the closeness of such structures to the airport posed a threat to the quality of lives of the inhabitants of such buildings.

Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, advised the public to approach relevant government agencies before committing their resources into lands and projects that might not align with the overall goal of government, affirming that government is a continuum and acquired lands would be developed in the course of time.

“When the Airport becomes fully operational, the noise from the aeroplanes alone can lead to health hazards for those living near it, and this is only one of the several challenges poised from living in such an area. Ogun State will continue to follow international aviation standards for citing of airports, even as it works to protect the welfare of its people,” the Special Adviser noted.

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Adeleke to flag off dualisation of Ilesa Akure expressway

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By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke will flag off the dualisation of Ilesa Akure expressway junction – Brewery – Ereja/Palace Square, Ilesa on Tuesday, 30th April.

Also, the flag off of the construction of Lagere Junction flyover, Ile Ife will be done by the Governor as part of the infrastructure plan of his administration.

This was contained in a statement signed by governor’s spokesperson Olawale Rasheed.

The statement read in part, “The full details of the projects including the length of the road, cost and duration of the construction will be disclosed by the Governor at the venue of the flag off.

“Making the flag off announcement earlier today, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Regional Integration, Dr. B.T. Salam assured the people of Ijesaland and Ile Ife that the infrastructure plan of the current administration under Governor Adeleke is all inclusive and will touch every region in the state.

“The flag off of the Ilesa Akure expressway Junction – Brewery – Ereja/Palace Square dualisation will be performed by Mr Governor before the commencement of IPADE Imole on Tuesday. In addition, the Lagere junction flyover will be flagged off for the commencement of the project.

“Our infrastructure plan is progressing well. We are confident that we will implement all the projects as planned across all the zones in the state,” Mr. Salam added.

Meanwhile, preparation is in top gear for the successful hosting of the second edition of Ipade Imole, a citizen engagement session with Governor Adeleke, to be held at Oba Adekunle Aromolaran Civic Centre, Ilesa on Tuesday 30th April, 2024.

The invitation has been extended to relevant stakeholders and citizens of the state to join Mr Governor and members of the State Executive Council for the second edition of this programme.

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Sanwo-Olu harps on partnership with NASS, FG to achieve economic prosperity

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has harped on increased partnership and concerted efforts on the part of the Federal Government and federal lawmakers to achieve economic prosperity.

Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Works at the Lagos House, Marina. The Joint Committee comprised members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Works, led by Senator Barinada Mpigi and Hon. Akin Alabi, respectively.

Sanwo-Olu noted that there are challenges even with the huge opportunities in Lagos. He therefore stressed the need to build more infrastructure, maintain existing ones, and make funding available to keep them in proper shape to serve the people of Lagos better.

He said, “We want to thank President Bola Tinubu for his great vision in ensuring that different parts of the country have meaningful, impactful, and purposeful governance, and he is showing it in all of his various interventions. The latest being the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund that the government is trying to put together.

“Lagos deserves, desires, and requires some of the infrastructure that you have gone around to inspect because it is important for us to build additional infrastructure, but more importantly, it is important to maintain and preserve existing infrastructure because these are assets that belong to all of us, the Nigerian people.

“For us as a government, we see ourselves as partners with the National Assembly and the Federal Government, because indeed, what we see at the end of the day is that our people get service. It is about the Nigerian conversation. It is about building our economy, nation, and country.

“We are excited that those investments are being made, and we want to assure you that this investment will be put to good use, preserved, and maintained properly. We will ensure that it brings about economic development for our people.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu, while commending the joint partnership between the Senate and the House of Representatives, encouraged members of the 10th National Assembly to continue to be passionate about their constituencies and ensure representational governance.

“We are all partners in progress, and what I will encourage you to do is let us not be deterred by whatever force that is trying to bring us down. Let us not be discouraged by forces of ethnic dimension, issues around kidnapping, banditry, and unwarranted death. That is not who we are. We are people who are driven by the willingness to create wealth, make life meaningful for citizens, and create opportunities for one another,” he said.

Speaking earlier, the leader of the team, Senator Barinada Mpigi, said they are in Lagos as part of their oversight function to see firsthand some of the Federal Government’s major projects ongoing in Lagos and its environs, which include the 700-km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, repair works on the 3rd Mainland Bridge, and the Carter Bridge, amongst others.

The Senate Committee Chairman on Works commended the efforts of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration in complementing the Federal Government’s infrastructural drive in the commercial nerve centre of the country.

He also commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for doing a great job with the level of security around Lagos, particularly the Red and Blue rail lines.

Senator Mpigi, in the same vein, commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, who seems to be a round peg in the round hole going by the level and quality of work ongoing at the project site.

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