By Chris Chimezie

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fulfilling the election promises made to the people of the state through the delivery of life-changing projects.

The Governor made this known during his inspection tour of some projects embarked upon by his administration in Akure South and Idanre Local Government Areas of the state at the weekend.

Akeredolu, while emphasizing that the projects are not in any way a privilege, but a fundamental right of the masses, said it was the responsibility of government to provide its people with basic needs that would impact positively on their lives.

Among the projects inspected by Arakunrin Akeredolu was the ongoing road dualization from ‘A’ Division to NEPA round-about and the dualisation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) road to Bishop’s Court road in Alagbaka, Akure, where the level of work has reached advanced stages.

The dualization of the ever-busy roads was initiated by the present administration on assumption of office to ease traffic congestion along its corridors, especially during peak periods.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr Raimi Aminu, while conducting the Governor round some of the ongoing road projects in the state capital, explained that the roads would soon be opened-up for use upon completion next month.

He said the entire dualization stretching about 8.132 kilometers from ‘A’ Division would terminate at Ijoka. Whereas the first segment of the 500metres nearing completion has some unique features like Special Parking Lot in front of the Headquarters of Ondo State Judiciary, Akure and a drainage before walkway system designed for safety precautions.

Aminu explained further that the second segment from NEPA roundabout that would terminate at Alafiatayo Junction/ Oluwatuyi Roundabout would begin shortly, as demolition of obstructing structures have commenced.

Speaking to newsmen on the level of work done so far, Project Coordinator from FCC Construction Company handling the CBN road dualisation in Alagbaka, Engr Seriki Adamu said the 565 metres road would be completed and delivered next month.

Residents of the areas, who could not hide their feelings, commended the Governor for coming up with the initiatives that would go a long way in addressing the challenges of both human and vehicular movements when completed.

Some residents who expressed their views with The Hope included; Mrs Justina Onu and Mama Apeke Idowu. They thanked the Governor for his efforts, especially the ‘A’ Division road dualisation project and appealed to contractors to quickly complete the project before the rainy season.

At Oke-Ogba in Akure South Local Government Area of the state, residents of the community trooped out in their large numbers, praising Arakunrin Akeredolu for fulfilling his electoral promises, especially in the area of construction of access roads.

Chairman of the community, Pastor David Oyewole appreciated the Governor for deeming it fit, despite the lean purse of government to construct the road which has been one of their perennial problems.

Oyewole expressed happiness that the intervention had enabled car owners to access their homes with their vehicles which according to him, has never been possible before now.

A cross section of residents of the community who spoke with The Hope, expressed happiness that the road, when completed, will boost their socio-economic activities.

Governor Akeredolu, While responding, assured the people that all link-roads and arteries totaling 5.8 Kilometres in the area would be made motorable upon completion of the project.

Managing Director of Dortmund Construction Company handling the project, Mr. Pius Ayodele who explained that the project appeared slow paced due to the rocky nature of the terrain assured the people that the job will be completed by next month.

The story was not different in Idanre, as the people, on sighting the convoy of Governor Akeredolu, trooped out to express their appreciation on the construction of the 15.4Kilometres virgin road linking Idanre with Akure through Ijoka road.