Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to ban heavy duty trucks from plying the Olaiya bridge at the state capital, citing safety reasons arising from the technical reports on the state of the bridge.
The Governor who presided over a security council meeting at Osogbo said the decision became necessary to protect the bridge from possible collapse and avoid untoward happenings with continuous passage by heavy trucks.
Describing the decision as a preemptive step, Governor Adeleke said the Ministry should erect barricades across the bridge to allow only cars and buses to ply through the road.
As a step towards implementing the directive, the Governor also instructed the Ministry to issue a travel advisory with radio jingles to sensitize members of the public and the transport ecosystem.
The Governor assured the public that the decision was taken to protect the public and state assets while a long lasting review of the technical status of the bridge is being conducted by the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.
Signed: Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor.
In his drive to boost local economy and alleviate hardship among the citizenry, Governor Ademola Adeleke today disburses cash backed cheques running into several millions of Naira to cooperatives societies at Ife and Obokun/Oriade federal constituencies.
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe on her appointment as the Director–General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change by President Bola Tinubu.
●Our Infra Agenda is a Game Changer-Governor Adeleke
OSOGBO-07/05/2024- osunstate.gov.ng
His Royal Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi has showered praises on Governor Ademola Adeleke over his administration’s holistic infrastructure agenda for the state, affirming that the Lagere flyover bridge flagged off today will deepen Osun East economy.
Receiving the State Governor, his team and leaders of Ifeland at his Palace and addressing the public at the Lagere Junction, the global monarch analyzed the economic significance of Lagere Junction linking all major economic arteries of Osun State from Gbongan-Ikire axis in Osun West to Garage Olode on the route to Ondo and the direct economic linkage to Ijeshaland.
His Royal Majesty, a toprank businessman before his ascension to the throne of Oduduwa, described the Lagere flyover bridge as the coming of an economic hub which will expand the economic prosperity of not just Ifeland but Osun East and Osun state as a whole.
“I must commend the foresight and thoughtfulness of Mr. Governor. Your agenda to expand state infrastructure is impressive and unrivaled. This Lagere flyover bridge and its location touch at the economic heart of our people. We deeply appreciate your vision of uplifting and transforming Ifeland , the cradle of Yoruba nation.
“ We are convinced that you will complete it in record time. We are also assured that you will put to practice your avowed commitment to local content and stomach infrastructure. When you finish the Lagere project, we know you will commence another one at Mayfair. At least, Ifeland is the origin of all Yoruba people ”, the Royal Majesty who spoke in Yoruba language noted.
Flagging off the project at a ceremony attended by top leaders of the state including the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; the House Speaker , Adewale Egbedun; the Deputy Speaker, Hon,Ireyode Abidemi Oyewusi ; the State Chairman of the ruling party, Hon Sunday Bisi; the Head of Service, Ayanleye Aina; and Chairman of Imole Leadership team, Prof Wale Oladipo, Governor Adeleke said his infra agenda is primed to change the economic fortunes of the state for the better.
The State Governor said he adopted a big view approach to the huge infra deficit he inherited from his predecessor, noting that his team understands the deep level of infra deficit which covers roads, health, water and schools.
Explaining his administration’s efforts to bridge the infra gap, the Governor recalled the flag off of road dualisation last week at Ilesa, adding “we are here to bring to reality the construction of a flyover bridge, this iconic bridge, the first of its kind in this land of the source.
“The project location was justified on the ground of easing traffic, facilitating connectivity and attracting adjacent economic activities. Ile Ife deserves not only an infra upgrade but a classical upliftment to enhance the tourism capital of this divine town. This is what our government is launching today. We are on a match to greater height for Ile Ife and Osun State as a whole.
“I want to use this platform to assure elders, sons and daughters of Ile Ife that our government is committed to solving the many developmental issues facing this city. We are applying phased project implementation strategies due to the huge infra deficit with attendant low funding capacity. We however assure all and sundry that our strategy will eventually fulfill the yearnings and aspirations of all our people.
“Our good people of Ile Ife and Osun as a whole, we are here for two in one event. We are flagging off the flyover bridge at Lagere Junction as well as the commencement of 55 kilometers of roads across the 30 local governments and the area office.
“After compliance with the due process and procurement laws, the flyover bridge is awarded to Messrs Sammya Nigeria limited at a total project cost of Fourteen Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Seventy One (N14,938,924,771.45). The completion period is Twelve Months.
“Additionally, I flag off the construction of Local Government Roads totalling 55.86km at the cost of N30,677,814,099.42. This is also to have a completion period of twelve months”, the Governor stressed.
Earlier, Prof Oladipo had expressed appreciation to Governor Adeleke for his wonderful performance in office and affirming that the Governor had made all members of the Imole team proud by proving himself worthy of the office of a Governor.
“ On this occasion, we thank the Governor as the Prince of Ife and as the Chairman of the Imole Leadership team. You make us proud and we are proud of you. Today, Ile Ife and Osun State will not forget your legacy decisions and actions.”, Prof Oladipo noted.
Signed: Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor.
I warmly welcome the sons and daughters of Ile Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race, to this epoch making event. I congratulate His Royal Majesty, the Ooni of Ife for having this landmark project under his watch.
Ile Ife is the source of the Yoruba race. I understand the deep level of infra deficit across the five local governments. Consequently, we decided as a government to address the challenges by applying a big view approach.
The infra deficit covers roads, health, water and schools. In the multi-billion naira agenda, we earmarked specific projects for this ancient city. Many are ongoing and more are still coming.
We were at Ilesa last week to flag off road dualisation. Today we are here to bring to reality the construction of a flyover bridge. This iconic bridge, the first of its kind in this land of the source.
The project location was justified on the ground of easing traffic, facilitating connectivity and attracting adjacent economic activities. Ile Ife deserves not only an infra upgrade but a classical upliftment to enhance the tourism capital of this divine town. This is what our government is launching today. We are on a match to greater height for Ile Ife and Osun State as a whole.
I want to use this platform to assure elders, sons and daughters of Ile Ife that our government is committed to solving the many developmental issues facing this city. We are applying phased project implementation strategies due to the huge infra deficit with attendant low funding capacity. We however assure all and sundry that our strategy will eventually fulfill the yearnings and aspirations of all our people. Even with funding constraints, our government has delivered on various fronts for the Ife area. Kindly permit me to list areas of our achievements and plans for the future across the five local government area of Osun state as follows: IFE EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT 1 Asphaltic Tarring of Oriyangi- Oke Atan – Ogbedu Road 2 Tarring of Ife City – Benediction to Olasode 3 Renovation of Yekemi Maternity 4 Renovation of 3 Buildings of a Block of 3 Classrooms at LA Primary School Ilode PROPOSED 1 Asphaltic Tarring of Olurin Road _1.5km(Ife East and Ife Ooye) 2 Renovation of Ifelodun Maternity
IFE NORTH LGA
Provision of seven boreholes across the LGA
Renovation of schools across the lGA
Commencement of three road construction across the LGA IFE SOUTH WEST LCDA
Proposed renovation of garage olode Health center,
Proposed renovation of one block of class room in united Anglican primary school garage olode,
Proposed renovation of one class room in ara Alubati in Osi ward in ife south west LCDA awolowo town garage olode ife IFE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Renovation of 5 blocks of classroom at L.A.pry. school, Ipetumodu
Provision of 4 motorized water borehole
Approval for the construction of 1.5 km Akinlalu township road. IFE NORTH AREA COUNCIL, OYERE ABORISADE 6 Motorized borehole at :
Molodo, Oyere Ward 1
Okuomo Famia Ward
Atowo, Oyere Ward 2
Fadehan, Oyere Ward 2
Isanlu, Oyere Ward 2
Womonle, Oyere Ward 2 IFE NORTH WEST LCDA EDUNABON
Renovation of 3 blocks of 3 classrooms each at C A C pry. School Edunabon
Renovation of 4 blocks of 3 classrooms each at L.A pry. School, Edunabon
Provision of 3 motorized borehole at Edunabon and Moro Area Office, Modakeke 1.Rehabilitation of schools 2.Rehabilitation of health centre
Ongoing reconstruction of local road.
Our good people of Ile Ife and Osun as a whole, we are here for two in one event. We are flagging off the flyover bridge at Lagere Junction as well as the commencement of 55 kilometers of roads across the 30 local governments and the area office.
After compliance with the due process and procurement laws, the flyover bridge is awarded to Messrs Sammya Nigeria limited at a total project cost of Fourteen Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Seventy One (N14,938,924,771.45). The completion period is Twelve Months. Additionally, I flag off the construction of Local Government Roads totalling 55.86km at the cost of N30,677,814,099.42. This is also to have a completion period of twelve months.
I urge the various contractors and the host communities to partner closely for the successful execution of the projects. Community relations must never be downplayed.
On this note, it is my honour and privilege to flag off these landmark projects.
HE, Governor Ademola Adeleke, Executive Governor of Osun State .
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says it is the duty of every well Nigerians to contribute their quota towards national development.
The Governor stated this when he and his counterpart from Edo State, Godwin Obaseki commissioned various infrastructural projects in Ilesa donated by Chief Olakanmi Rasheed Sarumi.
It was a celebration galore for residents of Iloro, Isokun Garage road in Ilesa when Governor of Osun State, Senator Adeleke and his counterpart from Edo State, Governor Obaseki commissioned the road for the use of the public.
Speaking during the commissioning of the road and other projects donated to the Wesley Guild Hospital, an annex of the OAU Teaching Hospital, Ilesa, Governors Adeleke and Obaseki commended the Sarumi family for giving back to the society.
” I use this event as a point of contact with other well meaning Osun indigenes at home and abroad to join the tax credit scheme for infrastructure development of our state. This window of opportunity is a veritable win-win situation for the state and its residents.
” This is a good example for others to follow. Our government will provide the enabling environment to ensure that the credit scheme works. Interested residents and even friends of Osun will get in our government a facilitator for development and economic growth”, Senator Adeleke stated.
Earlier, the financier of the 2 kilometer road that spanned from Old Garage to the 125 year old Cathedral Church, Iloro in Ilesa.
Mr Olakanmi Rasheed Sarumi commended the two Governors for delivery on good governance.
He equally thanked Osun State Government for passing the infrastructural development and Tax Scheme which enabled the Sarumi family to embark on the projects
After commissioning the road, the Governors moved to the OAU Teaching Hospital, Wesley Guild Hospital Ilesa where they commissioned Mediada wards and the Sarumi Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre for the use of the public.
The project was a product of the recently signed executive order by the Osun State government tagged “Osun State infrastructural and social development Tax Scheme which enabled individuals to use their tax for the provision of infrastructure items.
Signed Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor.
