By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the construction of the first dual carriageway in Iwo.

The announcement was made on Saturday during the 2024 Iwo Day celebration.

Governor Adeleke, represented by his spokesperson, Rasheed Olawale, disclosed that the dualisation of the Adeke-Odori road would be executed in two phases.

He directed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to commence the project in January 2024 and to collaborate with stakeholders in the host community on the proposed highway.

“In line with our commitment to equity and fairness, our administration has approved a dual carriageway for Iwo. The dualisation of Adeke-Odori road will be done in two phases.

“The first phase will run from Odoori to the Post Office, with a branching to the front of the palace from the Roundabout. The second phase will run from the Post Office to Adeeke junction.

“Kabiyesi, other dignitaries, I am full of joy to inform you that the dualised freeway will have full solar lighting from Odoori to Adeeke.

“We will deliver all these under record time with a direct emphasis on local content. We will ensure we use local personnel, local suppliers, and local engineers. Our goal is to deepen prosperity by ensuring that Osun money circulates within Osun,” the governor said.

He also highlighted additional benefits for Iwo, referencing the recently launched Imole Agropreneur Project.

“Iwo also stands to benefit from the recently launched Imole Agropreneur Project. The project targets a Public-Private Partnership arrangement to raise a new generation of agropreneurs to be supported by the government.

“The project, launched at Imesi Ile recently, expects each community to provide farmlands, with the government providing farm input, farmland preparation, extension services, and offtaking opportunities,” he added.