The Oyo State Government has approved the sum of N38.7 billion for the reconstruction of the 30-kilometre Igboho–Kishi Road in the Oke-Ogun area of the state.
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this on Thursday after the State Executive Council meeting held at the Governor’s Office, Ibadan.
He explained that the decision was in line with Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to linking all geo-political zones in Oyo through durable and accessible road networks.
“The approval for the reconstruction of the 30km Igboho–Kishi Road at a cost of N38,689,548,227.66 reflects the administration’s determination to improve transportation and stimulate economic development in the Oke-Ogun zone,” Oyelade said.
He added that the council also approved the reconstruction of the 39-kilometre Ido–Akufo–Eruwa Road in Ibarapa at a cost of approximately N50.3 billion, saying both projects formed part of strategic efforts to enhance infrastructure across the state.
The commissioner further revealed that the government approved the construction of a 12-megawatt Independent Gas Power Plant in Ibadan valued at N27.3 billion to provide steady electricity to key government facilities, including the State Secretariat, Government House, hospitals, courts, the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State and the Lekan Salami Stadium.
On education, he said the council approved N3.5 billion as counterpart funding to enable the state access the Universal Basic Education Commission matching fund for the 2024 UBEC/SUBEB Intervention Project.
He stated that the abandoned state library building behind the Government House would also be remodeled and completed at a cost of N3.7 billion.
He noted that funds were also approved for the conduct of unified examinations in public primary schools, the construction of a new office for the State Anti-Corruption Agency, and the development of a permanent site for the Nigeria Mobile Police Squadron in Ago-Are, Oke-Ogun.
“These approvals are geared towards ensuring sustainable development in infrastructure, energy, education, and security,” Oyelade said.
“They are investments that will have long-term positive impacts across the state.”
