Adeleke Decries Abandonment Of Projects By Past Administrations

Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has attributed his administration’s upgrading of infrastructure at Ile-Ife and other major towns of the state to his commitment to fast-track economic developments.

The governor who spoke at Ile-Ife while inspecting the Lagere Flyover Bridge and other projects, decried the neglect of the town and the abandonment of several projects by previous administrations and individuals.

He maintained that the cultural capital of Yoruba people deserves the best roads and other infrastructures.

The governor accused the opposition of deliberately withholding Osun allocation to stop the completion of critical projects. His administration vowed to push ahead with all the projects, saying Ile Ife infra projects are designed to transform the state into an economic hub and a tourism capital of the South West.

Warning contractors and officials to be up and doing on various ongoing projects, the governor said his administration has broken the jinx of under-development for Ile Ife and other towns in the state, vowing that the opposition’s plot to stop Osun development will not materialise.

“I am elated to see rapid progress already recorded in our unprecedented moves to modernise and upgrade Ile Ife, the cultural capital of Yoruba people.

Many doubt the need for our ambitious approach to the development of Ile Ife and other ancient towns in Osun State. We told them we must think big, we must aim very high and we must seek and deliver the best of infrastructure and services to our people.

“We decided to make history by breaking from the history of abandoned projects whose funds were diverted into private pockets. We rejected private enrichment at the expense of our people. The people of Ile Ife remember the many tales of abandoned projects  and diverted funds in this community. Our administration opted for the people’s way; Osun money must serve the Osun people. That mantra of state money for state development  is manifesting at Ile Ife, Ilesa, Osogbo, Ede, Ila Orangun, Iwo and other parts of the state,” he said.