The construction work on the N8.9 billion new Ado- Iyin road commenced on Thursday as Ekiti State government formally awarded the project to CCECC Nigeria Ltd.

Governor Kayode Fayemi at the handing over ceremony of the road which was originally awarded in 1978 but was abandoned said the road project billed for completion within 24 months.

Fayemi his government irrevocably committed to fulfilling all his electioneering promises in all sectors, especially in the area of infrastructure which is a catalyst for development.

The governor who was represented by his Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, at the brief ceremony added that the 7.25km road project is the first phase of the construction work which will stop at the State’s boundary with Osun State; noting that the dualization project will be completed within 24 months.

The first phase of the project, according to him is the construction of the road from Ado to Iyin, the second phase from Iyin to Aramoko while the third phase would be from Aramoko to Itawure.

The Governor expressed worry that the old Ado – Iyin road had become a death trap because of its unsafe, winding and undulating alignments which had caused series of fatal accidents on the route; stressing that his government cannot helplessly watch citizens’ lives and properties lost to the road.

He disclosed that no less than 500 Ekiti indigenes would be engaged for the construction work.
“As a government, we understand and appreciate the importance of good road network to our economic development. Good road network will not only ease the stress of commuters but will also enhance the marketability of our farm produce which is the mainstay of most of our people.

“Ekiti people should take it that our government would fulfil all our promises to the people, and infrastructure development is just a part of it.

“All we need is that the people should cooperate with us. We will try our best to serve our people. The workers will continue to receive their salaries as and when due. The governor knows the people’s problem. Some weeks ago, some vehicles fell inside Akonasan ditch.

“When this road is completed, it will bring an end to such unfortunate incidents”, he said.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Road/Transport and Infrastructure Hon. Sunday Adunmo, said lightings will be accommodated in the N8.9 Billion road so that commuters can travel any time without fears of the unknown.

Adunmo disclosed that the Fayemi-led government will soon commence construction of some ring roads to reduce traffic in the State capital.

He listed such roads to include Iworoko-Eyio-Igede road and Ago Aduloju (Ado Ekiti) – Afao road among others.

The Southwest Regional Manager of company handling the project Sewell Zhao, said the company has commenced the recruitment of workers for the project; stating that the company will accommodate local content by employing at least 500 Ekiti people for the construction work.

Zhao assured that the company will deliver quality job as the company has brought new equipment that will enable it deliver in time.


https://leadership.ng/2019/03/21/ekiti-awards-n8-9bn-ado-osun-boundary-road-project-to-contractor/

the main man is back.

This is what we want in south west of Nigeria . Infrastructural Development here and there and not the government of embezzelment and bread sharing.

APC is half Yoruba party, created to serve Yoruba agenda. PDP was created by the Hausas so it can serve them and so they can remain in the corridor of power. The Ibo has their APGA too but they abandon it completely then hijack PDP.

Now they want to force that PDP on us. We have different ideas, ambitions, interest etc.
They just can't see clearly it seems.

Stomach infrastructure has finally bow out for real infrastructure. Kudos to the governor.

This is governance not the other one roaming the streets cutting ponmo and buying sugarcane few months ago.

This is good news. I believe starting at this time means the road will be completed under his administration.

Fayemi is setting a new standard for good governance.
The only Governor in the South West that recorded a clean sheet in the last State Assembly election. TUALE!

Fayemi is working in Ekiti. Akeredolu is working in Ondo. It's good to know that both sister-states (Ekiti & Ondo) are moving forward.


Meanwhile,

Akure-Ado Road to be dualized soon, says Akeredolu
https://www.ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Akure-Ado-Road-to-be-dualized-soon--says-Akeredolu-

This has been long due, it's a good development that will open that area. A road that houses the new central bank, new high court, new Inec, pavilion, corpers lodge and so on has finally gain attention.

Afamed:
This is governance not the other one roaming the streets cutting ponmo and buying sugarcane few months ago.

Pls stop shaking table bcoz the pkomo cutting fellow is sleeping, pls don't wake him up

N8.9 billion for 7.25 km of road, that is N1.2 billion per km - is the cost right?

Dr Fayemi why not Julius Berger?

Sanromeo:
Fayemi is setting a new standard for good governance.
The only Governor in the South West that recorded a clean sheet in the last State Assembly election. TUALE!

Fayemi is working in Ekiti. Akeredolu is working in Ondo. It's good to know that both sister-states (Ekiti & Ondo) are moving forward.

I need both states to team up and dualise the Akure - Ado road. This will be a strategic intervention that will spread developments to the fringe townships between both states.

And interestingly, the road is a federal road, which means they can still claim their money back from the FG.

I really don’t understand why both Ekiti and Ondo states are not looking in this direction all along.

The looting has begun
All these politicians are thieves
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panpan:
N8.9 billion for 7.25 km of road, that is N1.2 billion per km - is the cost right?

. What's more shocking is that the contract was awarded since 1978. Something is really wrong with Nigeria

IKERE to akure road is also very important, please don't forget this Mr governor

over a billion naira/ km. is it not expensive? I love this guy though, a perfect gentleman

Ekiti State should dualize the single lane that leads to the state from Ibadan.

Drivers lose a lot of travel time plying on the road because of its curvy shape.

I suppose it's a federal road, Fayemi should make effort to dualize the road and get a refund later.

agabusta:




I need both states to team up and dual use the Akure - Ado road.

You're right. That road is long overdue but Akeredolu has disclosed it yesterday 21st March, 2019, that the Akure-Ado road will soon be dualized by the Federal Government.

He said the Federal government has finished the design for the road but only awaiting budgetary approval.

The Governor gave the cheering news at Itaogbolu, headquarters of Akure North Local Government Area of the state during his Thank You Tour.

He explained that his administration has made several efforts at getting the road done before it later settled for the dualisation of the road.

Sanromeo:


You're right. That road is long overdue but Akeredolu has disclosed it yesterday 21st March, 2019, that the Akure-Ado road will soon be dualized by the Federal Government.

He said the Federal government has finished the design for the road but only awaiting budgetary approval.

The Governor gave the cheering news at Itaogbolu, headquarters of Akure North Local Government Area of the state during his Thank You Tour.

He explained that his administration has made several efforts at getting the road done before it later settled for the dualisation of the road.

That is so pleasing to hear.

Nice development

Sorry did I read wrong? Is this for a 7.2km road or a bridge?

N8.9B FG did 100km Taraba Road for N5.3B!!

This dude has started again....

For the 4years Fayose ruled Ekiti, the state went on development holiday, but with Fayemi coming in, the holiday is over. Development is here...

Good development

panpan:
N8.9 billion for 7.25 km of road, that is N1.2 billion per km - is the cost right?

i thought i was the only person that noticed this,,, Though the expansion of the road is long overdue cos i do ply the road whenever i visit my village.. but that amount is damn to huge for that project

panpan:
N8.9 billion for 7.25 km of road, that is N1.2 billion per km - is the cost right?

very wrong. He's just looking for ways of recovering the funds he spent during elections. Moreover, same boundary roads and those mentioned in the above report were awarded by fayemi when he first came, from efon alaaye to erinmo ijesha boundsry point. What happened to it in less than 10 years? He needs to be probed. No governor...I repeat, no governor ever ruled ekiti had constructed roads like fayose. The records are there and to those apc boys showering praises on fayemi, kudos to you. We the Ekiti people know better.

You guys are despicable, was it Igbos that voted PDP in Oyo where they won? APC yoruba party? Make northerners catch you and tinubu. PDP will take back osun today Lol

Naijaguy12345:
This is what we want in south west of Nigeria . Infrastructural Development here and there and not the government of embezzelment and bread sharing.

APC is half Yoruba party, created to serve Yoruba agenda. PDP was created by the Hausas so it can serve them and so they can remain in the corridor of power. The Ibo has their APGA too but they abandon it completely then hijack PDP.

Now they want to force that PDP on us. We have different ideas, ambitions, interest etc.
They just can't see clearly it seems.

God bless Yoruba land.