Plans are underway in Osun State for the construction of five flyovers within the next year, a move spearheaded by Governor Ademola Adeleke to mitigate traffic challenges and enhance connectivity in the region.
The governor’s ₦100 billion infrastructure development plan includes the selection of 45 roads distributed across all 30 local government areas in the state for construction, showcasing a determined effort to bolster connectivity and uplift the state’s overall infrastructure.
Speaking in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke unveiled a list of other projects slated for implementation, assuring that the government would fund these projects independently without any reliance on financial institutions for borrowing.
Stressing the importance of local suppliers and contractors, the governor underscored that the execution of projects would prioritize their participation. Additionally, plans were outlined for the construction of two flyovers in Osogbo, one each in Ile-Ife, Owode-Ede, and Ikirun.
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Among the listed projects are the rehabilitation of 345 health centers across the 332 Wards of Osun State, the second phase of portable water provision in the 332 wards of Osun State, and the second phase of the rehabilitation of 31 schools across the 30 local governments of Osun State.
Also outlined are plans for the dualisation of roads in Osogbo, Ede, and Ilesa.
The governor who warned hoodlums against extorting money from contractors that would handle the projects, further said ‘We are getting set to key into infra financing opportunities as long as it will not add to the financial burden of the state.’
‘Let me declare here that the infra plan I am about to unveil is purely state-sponsored without any loan from financial institutions. I must also add that we are hitting the ground running immediately after this launch. We are complying with all procurement laws and due process.’
‘Very importantly, our administration is ensuring localisation in the implementation process. Local content in terms of sourcing of materials and workforce are key to transfer skills and economically empower our people.’