Osun State Government under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the rehabilitation of some major roads in the state.
This, according to the government will fast track development and enhance the economic growth of the State.
Disclosing this on Wednesday, the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Works and Transport, Engr Olusola Ajao said the Governor approved the rehabilitation of the roads as part of his campaign promises to the people to make life better for them.
Engr. Ajao said the selected roads which has been earmarked for immediate rehabilitation will all be completed within the first one hundred days of the present administration.
Also speaking, the Director, Highways in the Ministry of Works and Transport, Engr I.B Bello hinted that spot patching works have already started on some major roads within Osogbo, the State capital to ease vehicular movement and reduce the time people spend on the roads.
He explained that the rehabilitation of roads across the State will be a continuous one as the present administration is determined to fix infrastructures, especially across the State for the benefit of all and sundry and to boost the economic growth of Osun State.
Some of the roads approved for rehabilitation include: Akoda to Olaiya to Old Garage/ Oke-Fia/Omobolanle area, Lameco/Oke-Onitea junction/ stadium area in Osogbo. Rehabilitation of John Mackay/Oke-Ayepe Costain road in Osogbo and rehabilitation of Akankan junction/Agate in Ede.
Other works approved for rehabilitation include: reconstruction/beautification/upgrading of the State Secretariat roundabout, renovation of Governor’s office, Bola Ige house and some chalets/clinics e.t.c at the government house, Oke-Fia, Osogbo.
