The Ondo State State Executive Council, presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the construction and rehabilitation of 101.036 kilometres of roads as part of efforts to close infrastructure gaps.
The approval was part of the decisions taken at the State Executive Council meeting in Akure, the state capital.
Briefing journalists after the EXCO meeting, the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye explained that the projects would cover new constructions and rehabilitation works in key locations across the state.
He disclosed that the Council approved 66.421 kilometres of new roads and 34.615 kilometres of rehabilitation and reconstruction works, bringing the total to 101.036 kilometres.
He said the projects were approved to ease vehicular movement, enhance commerce, and open up communities for development.
The Council also approved the construction of a 216-bed hostel at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko, to improve accommodation for corps members posted to the state.
In addition, the government will embark on the construction of a two-storey building for the Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes, and Anti-Corruption Commission and the renovation of office buildings belonging to the Hospital Management Board (HMB), Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, and the Ministries of Water Resources, Women Affairs, Lands, and Housing.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, while also briefing journalists, announced the appointment of three new traditional rulers across the state.
He listed them as Prince Emmanuel Adetutu Ifasole, appointed as the Akinuwa of Ipindo in Ondo West Local Government Area; Prince Bamikole Adeyefa, as the Elemure of Emure-Ile in Owo Local Government Area; and Prince Akintoye Felix Adeoye, as the Oloke of Okeigbo in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area.
Takuro added that the Council also approved the constitution of a Warrant Chiefs Committee for the Olojoda Chieftaincy Stool, comprising six nominees drawn from the community’s ruling houses.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, said the latest approvals reflect the administration’s resolve to continue its developmental agenda to ensure that governance impacts every part of the state.
