Osun pays second phase of compensation for Iwo road dualisation

The Osun State Government has disbursed the second phase of compensation to property owners impacted by the ongoing Iwo township road dualization project. A state delegation, led by Tope Falope, Director of Acquisition and Compensation in the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, presented the payments during a meeting with beneficiaries at the palace of the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi.

Falope, representing the Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, acknowledged the state's financial constraints but affirmed the government's commitment to settling all outstanding compensation. "The fresh payment was made under tight financial conditions of the state government," he stated, assuring beneficiaries that the process would be completed swiftly. He also commended Oba Akanbi for his support, calling him "an agent of community development."

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The fresh payment was made under tight financial conditions of the state government.

According to Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, beneficiaries received varying sums. This second phase covered 67 claimants affected by the dualization of the Odo Ori Junction–Post Office Junction–Oluwo Palace Road. This follows the first tranche, which provided compensation to 127 claimants a few months prior. Notable beneficiaries in the second phase included the Ansar-Ud-Deen Central Mosque, Methodist Church, and Right Time Kitchen.

Governor Ademola Adeleke announced the dualization project during the 2024 Iwo Day celebration. Described as the first dual carriageway in Iwo, the project is a key component of his administration's infrastructure expansion efforts across the state. The project is planned in two phases, with the first covering the stretch from Odo Ori to the Post Office area and the second extending from the Post Office to Adeeke Junction.

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The State Government places on record its deep appreciation for the unconditional support of our royal father for this dualisation project. Kabiyesi is a father of the people with deep commitment to the growth and development of his people.