Oyo monarch hails Tinubu over N265bn road project

The traditional ruler of Iseyinland, Oba Sefiu Oyebola, has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government's approval of the N265 billion Iseyin-Ipapo-Ibaruba road project. Speaking on behalf of the 10 local government areas in the Oke-Ogun region of Oyo State, Oba Oyebola described the approval as a historic turning point that promises to unlock significant economic prosperity.

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The approval of the roads is a historic turning point that will unlock economic prosperity for the entire zone and its adjoining states.

Oba Oyebola, who is also the Chairman of the Conference of Obas and Chiefs of Oke-Ogun, stated that the road project signifies the end of decades of neglect and transportation hardship that have hampered trade, agriculture, and investment in the region. He emphasized that the road is more than just infrastructure; it represents a lifeline and a fulfillment of President Tinubu's 'Renewed Hope Agenda' for rural and agrarian communities.

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The president’s decision has ended decades of neglect and transportation hardship that have stifled trade, agriculture and investment in the axis.

The N265 billion project is set to connect Iseyin through Ipapo to Ibaruba, linking the Oke-Ogun and Oyo North regions to the borders of Kwara and Niger states. The monarch highlighted the region's importance as Nigeria's food basket, producing key agricultural goods like cocoa, cashew, maize, cassava, and livestock. He anticipates that the improved corridor will significantly reduce post-harvest losses, lower transportation costs, and attract agro-processing industries, thereby creating numerous jobs for the youth.

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This road is more than asphalt and bridges. It is a lifeline, a promise kept and a clear demonstration of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for rural and agrarian communities.

Urging the Federal Ministry of Works, the contracting firm, and monitoring agencies to prioritize quality, speed, and local content, Oba Oyebola called for competent Oke-Ogun indigenes to be engaged at all levels. He prayed for President Tinubu's health and wisdom to fulfill his mandate, concluding that the project will be remembered as one of the boldest investments in the region's history.

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The N265 billion project will link Iseyin through Ipapo to Ibaruba, connecting Oke-Ogun, Oyo North, to the Kwara and Niger borders.