Tinubu approves Ekiti road reconstruction

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstruction of the critical Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba-Ikole Road in Ekiti State, a project to be financed through the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Infrastructure Project Fund. This approval comes just seven months after construction began on the Itawure-Aramoko-Ado Ekiti Road, also in the state, following the President's prior sanction.

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the new development is coming barely seven months after construction work commenced on the Itawure-Aramoko-Ado Ekiti Road, also in the state, following the President’s approval.

The Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba-Ikole Road is a vital artery connecting the South-West region with the Federal Capital Territory. It also provides essential access to significant institutions, including the Federal Polytechnic, Afe Babalola University, the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, the Ekiti Knowledge Zone, and the Federal Institute of Transport Technology. For many years, the road has been in a deplorable state due to persistent neglect by previous administrations.

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, through his media adviser Yinka Oyebode, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for fulfilling his promise to prioritize the road's reconstruction. Oyebanji described the development as further proof of the President's support for Ekiti State and his administration's dedication to upgrading infrastructure nationwide, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

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Governor Oyebanji thanks President Tinubu for fulfilling his promise to intervene on the road.

Road infrastructure is a cornerstone of Governor Oyebanji's development agenda. His administration has overseen the construction of over 285 kilometers of inter-city and intra-city roads, including a 1.2-kilometer flyover, within the last three and a half years. Additionally, 135 kilometers of rural roads have been built through the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, with more road contracts at various stages of completion. The state is also actively collaborating with federal and international partners on road infrastructure upgrades, consistent with the administration's Shared Prosperity Agenda.

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He describes the development as another evidence of the President’s love and support for Ekiti State, as well as his commitment to infrastructure upgrade across the country in line with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.