Breaking: Adeleke Reveals Ambitious Scheme For 45 Main Roads And 5 Flyover Bridges Without Borrowing....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a groundbreaking shift, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has initiated an ambitious plan to construct 45 major roads and 5 flyover bridges without the reliance on loans.

Governor Adeleke recognizes the crucial role of public infrastructure in fostering inclusive socio-economic growth and reducing disparities. He firmly believes that well-executed public infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and more, can interconnect markets, stimulate production and trade, and create a range of opportunities.

These infrastructure initiatives encompass areas such as water and sanitation, schools, and healthcare facilities, ultimately enhancing the quality of life, skill development, and healthcare services. They also play a vital role in addressing pressing healthcare needs, mitigating pollution, and strengthening resilience against climate change and natural disasters.

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Governor Adeleke is committed to addressing leadership shortcomings and establishing a conducive environment for sustainable development, food security, and human capital development in Osun State. He is determined to avoid poorly executed projects, cost overruns, and prolonged construction delays that could adversely affect the well-being of the people.

Aligned with his vision, the governor unveiled an ambitious plan on October 27, 2023, to invest N100 billion in state infrastructure. This comprehensive endeavor includes the construction of 45 major roads, 345 healthcare centers, 5 flyover bridges, a potable water supply system, and an extensive street lighting network, among other projects.

Governor Adeleke attributes his administration’s focus on infrastructural development to his profound commitment to the betterment of Osun. These projects encompass the rehabilitation of critical roads, including Otan Ayegbaju-Iresi Road and Ede-Egbedi-Erin Osun Road. Furthermore, the plan encompasses water supply initiatives across all 332 wards in the state.

The administration is also conducting geophysical surveys in various political wards and drilling boreholes in selected areas within each ward, along with the installation and supply of water storage tanks.

To address healthcare, the Imole Medical and Surgical Outreach program is scheduled to occur quarterly in six state hospitals under the supervision of the Osun State Ministry of Health.

Education is another significant focal point, and the governor is dedicated to leaving a lasting legacy for the younger generation. This commitment involves the reconstruction of several schools in different zones, such as Ede Muslim Grammar School (Ede Zone), Ifeoluwa C&S Grammar School, Ilesha (Ilesha Zone), Oranmiyan Memorial Grammar School, Ile-Ife (Ife Zone), NUD Grammar School, Oke Bailey, Osogbo (Osogbo Zone), Baptist Grammar School, Bowen Road, Iwo (Iwo Zone), and College High School, Ila Ikirun (Zone 7).

Governor Adeleke is also poised to dualize several roads, including Old Garage Oke Fia-LAMECO Roundabout, Osogbo, Skoda Junction-Baptist High School Ede, Baptist High School-Oke Gaza, Ede, Oke Gada-Ido Osun-Ofatedo Road, and Ilesha/Akure-Brewery-Palace-Ilesha. Moreover, plans for the rehabilitation of Otan Ayegbaju-Iresi Road and Ede Egbedi-Erin Osun Road are in motion.

Adeleke’s administration is undertaking the construction of 1.5 kilometers of roads across thirty local government areas and one area office. It also encompasses substantial infrastructure projects, including the Oke Fia Roundabout in Osogbo, a flyover, an underground tunnel at the stadium roundabout in Osogbo, a flyover at May Fair Roundabout in Ile-Ife, and a flyover at Owode Market in Ede. These projects extend to crossing the Osun River, Ede, and Erinle Rivers in Ede.

Governor Adeleke emphasized, “I have used the last 11 months to address the over 90 percent infrastructural deficit our administration inherited. But more still needs to be done, hence the ambitious plan to launch this infrastructure plan that covers roads, health, water, and schools, among others. By investing so much in infrastructure upgrades, we are laying the foundation for effective public-private partnerships.”

Regarding finances, the governor stated that the infrastructure plan would be fully funded by the state without resorting to loans from financial institutions. He also assured that the plan would adhere to all procurement regulations and due process, while also satisfying the local content requirements during implementation.

Adeleke added, “Very importantly, our administration is ensuring localization in the implementation process. Local content in terms of sourcing materials and workforce is key to transferring skills and economically empowering our people.”