Aiyedatiwa Promises To Transform Akure

Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration is working towards developing Akure into a befitting state capital that can rival the capital of any state in Nigeria.

According to him, the ongoing urban transformation around the Alagbaka area is just a prelude to other projects to turn the city into a world-class, modern state capital.

This is just as he promised: work will be sped up on major road projects in the city, particularly at Ijoka Road and Irese flyover, in addition to other planned road projects.

The Governor stated this on Thursday, when he flagged off the construction of 32 units of four-bedroom terraced residential buildings for members of the State Executive Council.

The groundbreaking ceremony at the Government House Grounds, Alagbaka, Akure, marks what the governor described as a milestone project designed to address cabinet members’ housing needs while strengthening infrastructure development in the state capital.

At the event, Governor Aiyedatiwa explained that the project was conceived to tackle the long-standing challenge of inadequate government quarters for top state officials. He said only a few cabinet members had previously enjoyed accommodation within secured government housing facilities.

He said, “This project is significant as it provides modern terraced buildings with amenities that ensure the safety and comfort of our cabinet members. Each unit is well-planned, combining space efficiency with the security of a gated environment.”

The 32 units comprise 28 houses in five clusters of modern terrace blocks and four exclusive stand-alone homes. The residential estate will also feature a gatehouse and a dedicated maintenance utility block for effective management.

Governor Aiyedatiwa noted that the initiative aligns with his administration’s developmental agenda, OUR EASE, and underscored his commitment to improving the welfare of those driving government business.