In its continued bid to
create an environment
that will promote the
healthy living and good
life for the people, the
governor of Osun, Ogbeni
Rauf Aregbesola on
Thursday evening flagged
off the construction of
Oranmiyan new town.
The Oranmiyan new town
which covers about 1,200
hectares of land is made up of seven neighbourhoods, 42 main entrance
boulevard, iconic streetscape beautification and landscaping, bicycle
path, walk way and good drainage system among others.
Aregbesola at the official flag-off ceremony in Abeere, Osogbo explained
that the town came about because of the need to renew the towns in the
state which brought about the invitation of the UN habitat who
recommended the idea so as to accommodate more people. He noted
that the move is a continuation of the administration’s march towards
development and decent society as a government, stressing that it is part
of government’s effort to provide ‘Life More Abundant’ for the people
through the provision of decent accommodation.
The governor explained that the Oranmiyan New Town which is
designed to house over 3,000 residential plots is also born out of an
overriding public need to ease the pressure of accommodation brought
about by the development of Osogbo as the state capital and a rapidly
developing urban centre. He said, “It is a fact well known that capital
cities all over the world are always centres of massive influx of people
from other parts. It is part of government’s responsibility to ensure that
such influx does not snowball into perilous situation for human
habitation.”
“This is what informed our decision to embark on urban renewal so that
the growth of our cities today will not turn them into centres of sorrow
tomorrow. The new town will fittingly have basic infrastructural
facilities such as well-paved streets, good road network, integrated
drainage and sewage system, as well as electricity supply facilities
among others.” the governor explained.
On the name given to the new town, Aregbesola said it is done in a bid
to preserve the cultural heritage of the Yoruba race and the founding
fathers of Yorubas as a people. “We have decided to christen it
Oranmiyan New Town. This is by no means an accident. It is part of our
administration’s policy to revive and preserve our common historical
heritage as Yoruba people. It is also a way of celebrating our heroes and
legends, which is also one effective means of our cultural preservation”.
The Governor stated.
He urged prospective land owners at the town to ensure that they
complete the building of the houses according to specification within
one year, stating that their certificates of occupancy will be ready
within 30 days of payment. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at
the programme, former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Alani Akinrinade
called on other state Governors to toe the line of Osun, noting that
housing is of high importance to any modern society. He commended
the governor on the construction of roads in the state, stating that, with
what the Governor has done in terms of road development, there is no
town in the state that will be unreachable.
According to him, “I will like to describe Ogbeni Aregbesola as a new
kid on the block because with the success he has achieved, it means that
if we can get more people like him in government, Nigeria still has
hope. The completion of the project being launched today may look un-
achievable due to the current situation of the country, but I am very
sure that the accomplishing spirit of Oranmiyan that is in Rauf
Aregbesola will get it completed. He is a man that we the leaders of
Yoruba land really want other Governors, especially in the Oodua states
to emulate completely”. The general declared.
In his address, the state Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and
Urban Development, Arch. Muyiwa Ige noted that the state has
witnessed large influx of people since its creation, most especially since
the coming into power of the present administration. He held that with
the provision of modern infrastructure which has aided development,
the state has attracted so many investors from far and near.
According to him, “a project like this is highly needed in this state as the
state has continued to witness the influx of people in recent years. The
Ogbeni Aregbesola administration is a government that is pro-active in
nature and thinking, hence the Governor has deemed it necessary to
plan ahead by providing room for descent accommodation to take care
of the increasing population growth the state is witnessing”. The
commissioner stressed.
Semiu Okanlawon
Director, Bureau of Communication & Strategy,
Office of the Governor,
Osogbo, State of Osun . www.osundefender.org/?p=191584

PDP are just deceiving themselves in osun state they will fail woefully in their bid.

You never finish one,you dey start another. ....dualisation inside osogbo never finish, dualisation from osogbo to osun states boundary abandoned, road construction to ora stopped half way, and we are going to construct another oranmiran city smh. ......quote me and die by fire.

Oranmiyan o, oja si owo, oja si ọmọ.

davdandam:
You never finish one,you dey start another. ....dualisation inside osogbo never finish, dualisation from osogbo to osun states boundary abandoned, road construction to ora stopped half way, and we are going to construct another oranmiran city smh. ......quote me and die by fire.

That means the governor needs to borrow several billion dollars to do his projects.

Something is finally being done about the brown roofs and filthy environments.
Urban renewal is welcome, Osun people deserve to live in a decent environment.


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d boundary project is still ongoing,they av reach ikirun so forget oooooo every one here should calculate this figure d allocation to sun state government is small even osun state is d state that's collecting small money imagine the state is collecting 19billion plus very low and they are generating 1.5 billion revenue its not easy.aregbe is trying he's touching every area of d state and for u to know d federal government is deducting money from d allocation they are giving them.so forget oooooo aregbe is trying osun is moving imagine a governor that bought 36 coaster bus to d children boarding them to schl every day .I believe his second term will be so so great.

Johnnyessence:
d boundary project is still ongoing,they av reach ikirun so forget oooooo every one here should calculate this figure d allocation to sun state government is small even osun state is d state that's collecting small money imagine the state is collecting 19billion plus very low and they are generating 1.5 billion revenue its not easy.aregbe is trying he's touching every area of d state and for u to know d federal government is deducting money from d allocation they are giving them.so forget oooooo aregbe is trying osun is moving imagine a governor that bought 36 coaster bus to d children boarding them to schl every day .I believe his second term will be so so great.

This your post reminded me of our former governor alh shaaba lafiagi. He was very very good governor.

When the military overthrew the government it was a sad thing.

Johnnyessence:
d boundary project is still ongoing,they av reach ikirun so forget oooooo every one here should calculate this figure d allocation to sun state government is small even osun state is d state that's collecting small money imagine the state is collecting 19billion plus very low and they are generating 1.5 billion revenue its not easy.aregbe is trying he's touching every area of d state and for u to know d federal government is deducting money from d u allocation they are giving them.so forget oooooo aregbe is trying osun is moving imagine a governor that bought 36 coaster bus to d children boarding them to schl every day .I believe his second term will be so so great.

u mean coaster bus evryday,is it before d election or afta d election,ave u seen any of d bus afta d election takin d kids 2 d school,u must be kidding

Thank goodness, after many years of postponment by previous government.

Even though many of us wey get land there don lose hope.
Learnt the least price for a plot as at now is around #6m.

Pictures from the flag off below.

Arc. Muyiwa Ige, Commissioner for land and planning in brown T-shirt.

^^^^
It seems gen. alani akinrinade is the person between muyiwa ige and aregbe.

^^^
May be.
Not familiar with the name and face.

did you know why I like this man he respect yoruba culture never take it granted continues your good job aregbe till Jesus come

juman:
^^^^
It seems gen. alani akinrinade is the person between muyiwa ige and aregbe.

Yes, the ile Ife born retired general.

saxywale:

Yes, the ile Ife born retired general.

I thought Gen. Alanni Akinrinade was from Ipetu Modu?

juman:
^^^^
It seems gen. alani akinrinade is the person between muyiwa ige and aregbe.

Yes it is Akinrinade.


@Post.

Welcomed urban development programme. This has to be phased-in throughout Nigeria to complement or replace slums and old towns/settlements that are not optimally viable today.

Urban renewal is the way oooooo.

Very good idea from My Governor. Hope one may still get a plot there? I'll have to check online shaa.

I see Arc Muyiwa Ige becoming Governor of Osun State in near future.

Osun A Dara.

Ile Yoruba Koni Baje Layelaye.

Ire Oooooooo.

Gbawe:

Welcomed urban development programme. This has to be phased-in throughout Nigeria to complement or replace slums and old towns/settlements that are not optimally viable today.

What stops us from making them viable for TOURISM as our "superior" oyinbo fellow homo sapiens have done
Are there not many old cities in today's big name metropolis that attract millions of visitors every year with hard currency to boost the local economy and create EMPLOYMENT?

zimoni:
Urban renewal is the way oooooo.

Very good idea from My Governor. Hope one may still get a plot there? I'll have to check online shaa.

I see Arc Muyiwa Ige becoming Governor of Osun State in near future.

Osun A Dara.

Ile Yoruba Koni Baje Layelaye.

Ire Oooooooo.

Aregbesola is the quintessential Yoruba 'omoluabi'. His love for his people , and desire to secure progress for them, is not in doubt. Certainly a Governor with big ideas who needs more funds yet is hampered by the unwieldy structure of Nigeria and the fake federal system granting an indolent centre so much cash and power when all Nigerians live in States and local governments.

Gbawe:


Aregbesola is the quintessential Yoruba 'omoluabi'. His love for his people , and desire to secure progress for them, is not in doubt. Certainly a Governor with big ideas who needs more funds yet is hampered by the unwieldy structure of Nigeria and the fake federal system granting an indolent centre so much cash and power when all Nigerians live in States and local governments.

Uncle and Big English shaaaaaa

You've said it all Sir.

zimoni:


Uncle and Big English shaaaaaa

You've said it all Sir.

old habits die hard my brother.

Omimah:

I thought Gen. Alanni Akinrinade was from Ipetu Modu?

He is from yakoyo, Ife north LGA.
Just like someone from erin-ijesha still calls himself ijesha or tell you he is from Ilesha.

saxywale:

He is from yakoyo, Ife north LGA.

You're right. There is a road close to Sooko named after him.

Nice one from Aregbesola.




APC, Change.

Sai Buhari.

Gbawe:


Yes it is Akinrinade.


@Post.

Welcomed urban development programme. This has to be phased-in throughout Nigeria to complement or replace slums and old towns/settlements that are not optimally viable today.

Okay.

Despite his age the general is still handsome.

zimoni:
Urban renewal is the way oooooo.

Very good idea from My Governor. Hope one may still get a plot there? I'll have to check online shaa.

I see Arc Muyiwa Ige becoming Governor of Osun State in near future.

Osun A Dara.

Ile Yoruba Koni Baje Layelaye.

Ire Oooooooo.

I was told everywhere has been bought, except you're lucky to encounter anyone who wishes to resell.

I hope so too @ Muyiwa Ige becoming governor of Osun, but that's not likely to happen in the next 12 years. Because of their irrelevant rotation of a thing. He's an Ijesha guy just like Aregbe.

PaulJohn1:


I was told everywhere has been bought, except you're lucky to encounter anyone who wishes to resell.

I hope so too @ Muyiwa Ige becoming governor of Osun, but that's not likely to happen in the next 12 years. Because of their irrelevant rotation of a thing. He's an Ijesha guy just like Aregbe.

Okay Sir.

You are right, Ijesha can't rule again until another 16yrs.