Tinubu Approves Reconstruction of Key Ekiti State Road

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstruction of the Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba-Ikole road in Ekiti State, a project to be financed by the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Infrastructure Project Fund.

The approval, communicated in a letter dated July 1, 2026, was addressed to the Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi, and the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Mr Zach Adedeji, with a copy sent to Governor Biodun Oyebanji.

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This development is coming barely seven months after construction work commenced on the Itawure-Aramoko-Ado Ekiti road following the president’s approval.

This initiative follows closely on the heels of another road project, the Itawure-Aramoko-Ado Ekiti road, which commenced construction seven months prior after presidential approval. The Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba-Ikole road is a vital artery connecting the South-west region to the Federal Capital Territory. It also provides essential access to the Federal Polytechnic, Afe Babalola University, Ekiti Agro Allied International Cargo Airport, Ekiti Knowledge Zone, and the Federal Institute of Transport Technology.

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President Tinubu, had in a recent meeting with Governor Oyebanji and the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, promised to prioritise the construction of the road through its inclusion in the Renewed Hope Projects.

For years, the road had fallen into disrepair due to persistent neglect by successive administrations. President Tinubu had previously pledged to prioritize its construction during a meeting with Governor Oyebanji and Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, promising its inclusion in the Renewed Hope Projects.

Governor Oyebanji expressed gratitude to President Tinubu, viewing the approval as a testament to the president's support for Ekiti State and his commitment to national infrastructure development under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The governor highlighted his administration's own efforts in road infrastructure, including over 285 kilometers of inter- and intra-city roads, a 1.2-kilometer flyover, and 135 kilometers of rural roads, alongside ongoing collaborations with federal and international partners.

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