GOVERNOR OYEBANJI TO FLAG OFF CONSTRUCTION OF EKITI RING ROAD PHASE I ON FRIDAY

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji will on Friday 24th November, 2023, officially flag off construction of the new Ekiti Ring Road Phase I at Iworoko Ekiti following the recent State Executive Council’s approval for the variation of rates on the construction and immediate commencement of work on the road.

According to a statement from the office of the State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Sola Adebayo, members of State House of Assembly, State Executive Council members, Traditional Rulers, Accounting Officers of Government’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Religion Leaders, Opinion Leaders, Iyalajes and Iyalojas as well as stakeholders in the public transportation sectors are expected to grace the epoch making event.

Mr. Adebayo recalled that the road which starts from Iworoko Ekiti through Are, Afao, Araromi Obo, Ekiti Cargo Airport and terminates at Aso Ayegunle, Ijan road, was first awarded in November, 2020, adding that the execution of the project was however stalled by the outbreak of COVID-19 around the period the contract was awarded.

Mr. Adebayo explained further that by the time the effects of the virus subsided, the prices of construction materials had gone up astronomically due to volatility in foreign exchange rates, double-digit inflation and fluctuation in market price indices.


Describing the road as a top priority to the State Government, Adebayo noted that it would serve the cargo airport and the Ekiti Knowledge Zone adding that it would also considerably decongest traffic in Ado metropolis as well as produce a lot of other socio-economic benefits for residents and the State in general.

He described the landmark event as a manifestation of the commitment of the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji to the rapid development of the Stat, adding that it would not only attract investors but would also make the environment a better place for residents.

He enjoined guests to be seated by 9.15am

wink2015:
Governance should go beyond road constructions and building of primary and secondary class rooms.

Our governors in Nigeria should venture into the electricity power sectors.

States should partner with foreign companies to generate electricity and they even stand to earn revenue to improve on the Internally generated revenue.

It will also help to reduce the over dependence on the national grid for electricity.

theophorus:
Hope this will not be another Lamba?
Let's stay positive and be hopeful that this project will drive real development and favor standard of living.

Abeg, where are the media team of GSM?
You guys have not really given us another Lamba on how excellently your Governor is doing ooo.

wink2015:
Governance should go beyond road constructions and building of primary and secondary class rooms.

Our governors in Nigeria should venture into the electricity power sectors.

States should partner with foreign companies to generate electricity and they even stand to earn revenue to improve on the Internally generated revenue.

It will also help to reduce the over dependence on the national grid for electricity.

MeineMutter:
Road project that will be used to pack money and go.
Where is the traffic congestion in Ekiti State that warrants construction of Ring Road?
Ado-Ekiti that everywhere looks like babalawo shrine.

Wait and hear the billions they will mention. Awon olori buruku gbogbo.

Another white elephant signature project loading.

The money can build small concrete bridges across village streams and rivers where farmers are finding it difficult to commute and bringing farm produce to towns and markets.

wink2015:
Governance should go beyond road constructions and building of primary and secondary class rooms.

Our governors in Nigeria should venture into the electricity power sectors.

States should partner with foreign companies to generate electricity and they even stand to earn revenue to improve on the Internally generated revenue.

It will also help to reduce the over dependence on the national grid for electricity.

pol23:
This people don start again with nonsense project.
How many cars dey Ekiti wet you dey do Ring road.
The same way Fayose did flyover in Fajuyi, Fajuyi traffic wet you no fit spend 5 minutes.
It's not like it's bad to do those things.
But look at the suffering around you, look at unemployment rate - shey an wetin next be this?
If you invest this Billions in Agriculture may be una dead IGR go wake up small.
Fayemi converted Textile factory to shopping complex - He want an ultra modern market to his name because there's a big Tech market called Fayose.
When are we going to develop as a nation?
No governor dey care about boosting their local economy and IGR.
Na white Elephant project up and down.
Fayemi constructed a scam called Cargo Airport in Ekiti, Ekiti where even premium Bus services dey fold up due to patronage.
Billions wasted over the years in Ekiti, if dem spend am for agriculture or anything else capable of creating jobs and profit for the Ekiti people their life for don better small.
Fayemi built 3.3 BN worth of Governor’s house and bought 30 million naira bed according to Fayose...
Ekiti still remains one of the poorest state in Nigeria.
Even in the richest state, LAGOS - Ambode built $70M bus park for Oshodi, this is how Nigerian politician thinks.
And another governor built one airport in Eboyin, what can be the use?
But their dumb supporter will be arguing like they live in another planet.
What we want is a project that can give job and profit for Nigerians.

Government main priority now should be security and job creation.

Buhari borrowed $1.3 BN to built Lagos- Ibadan rail, and that same rail cost them 20 million naira daily to operate, and it generates just 3 million naira daily...
Goodnight All.

Winneepye:

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a step. Let the governor do his own. Development does not finish.

Image123:
What is ring road, is it round about? People don stop dey construct that one oh. Is state government still announcing round about construction almost in year 2024?

pol23:
This people don start again with nonsense project.
How many cars dey Ekiti wet you dey do Ring road.
The same way Fayose did flyover in Fajuyi, Fajuyi traffic wet you no fit spend 5 minutes.
It's not like it's bad to do those things.
But look at the suffering around you, look at unemployment rate - shey an wetin next be this?
If you invest this Billions in Agriculture may be una dead IGR go wake up small.
Fayemi converted Textile factory to shopping complex - He want an ultra modern market to his name because there's a big Tech market called Fayose.
When are we going to develop as a nation?
No governor dey care about boosting their local economy and IGR.
Na white Elephant project up and down.
Fayemi constructed a scam called Cargo Airport in Ekiti, Ekiti where even premium Bus services dey fold up due to patronage.
Billions wasted over the years in Ekiti, if dem spend am for agriculture or anything else capable of creating jobs and profit for the Ekiti people their life for don better small.
Fayemi built 3.3 BN worth of Governor’s house and bought 30 million naira bed according to Fayose...
Ekiti still remains one of the poorest state in Nigeria.
Even in the richest state, LAGOS - Ambode built $70M bus park for Oshodi, this is how Nigerian politician thinks.
And another governor built one airport in Eboyin, what can be the use?
But their dumb supporter will be arguing like they live in another planet.
What we want is a project that can give job and profit for Nigerians.

Government main priority now should be security and job creation.

Buhari borrowed $1.3 BN to built Lagos- Ibadan rail, and that same rail cost them 20 million naira daily to operate, and it generates just 3 million naira daily...
Goodnight All.

Caseless:
Good point.

There is no need for Cargo airport in Ekiti state.

Don't want to believe what you said about the rail project - it'd be sad if that's the reality.