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Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by Typing: 10:17am On May 19, 2025
This is Tinubu's home town

What a shame
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by azpekuliar: 10:17am On May 19, 2025
omoredia:
Bandits go like this kind road oo.
No be small
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by lightwind(m): 10:17am On May 19, 2025
So, the Yorubas still have places like this ??😒 E shock me o walahi..

I thought it's only in the Igbo land you will find this things.
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by yarimo(m): 10:17am On May 19, 2025
Honbright:
As at Saturday May 17th, 2025, we cannot believe that in this present Nigeria there is a road as this bad, we made to understand that it is a Federal road, but Osun state Government, under the leadership of Senator Ademola Adeleke why can’t you do something as other States do?

Either repair it and task Federal Government Or call on FG for immediate action.

The question we never stopped asking “why is it that the worst road situation is the ones traced down to roads leading to the state capital, Osogbo Osun state from Oyo state?” what is happening?


Right from the former Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, Ex- Governor Gboyega Oyetola and to the incumbent Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke as the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Highway needs urgent attention….

When will Governor Adeleke come to the rescue of the users of this highway? Passengers and motorists are waiting.

State Government’s reaction

The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed while responding to questions on the situation of the road, said the Governor will still use the existing contractor awarded the contract by former Governor Oyetola.

The contractor was said to have been paid mobilization fee by the ex- governor.

He added that the contractor have been remobilized to the site for the completion of Osogbo-Iwo Road. This includes Iwo Township roads in which mapping and costing of properties in the right of way will give way, have almost been completed for the takeoff of the project.

Source... https://voiceairmedia.com/2025/05/18/editorial-photo-news-the-sorry-state-of-osogbo-iwo-ibadan-road/
this is inside awka the capital of anambra state

Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by opes: 10:30am On May 19, 2025
anonimi:
That is an interstate road for the FEDERAL government.

If you are not dancing with your thoughts. won't you be asking why ebilokan is borrowing money for the coastal road instead of repairing roads like this that are everywhere in the country?
But there was an agreement between Osun and Oyo state government in 2022 to fix the road, work presently going on at Oyo State section, what is stopping Osun? Adeleke government didn't even tag it federal road from the report, but agreed that mobilisation fees had been paid by his predecessor and that work will continue in earnest.
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by Abioladoks: 10:36am On May 19, 2025
Irrespective of the conditions on the awards of the project! the road needs urgent intervention and osun govt should please help the masses that are traveling on the road
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by Difrent: 10:51am On May 19, 2025
Honbright:
As at Saturday May 17th, 2025, we cannot believe that in this present Nigeria there is a road as this bad, we made to understand that it is a Federal road, but Osun state Government, under the leadership of Senator Ademola Adeleke why can’t you do something as other States do?

Either repair it and task Federal Government Or call on FG for immediate action.

The question we never stopped asking “why is it that the worst road situation is the ones traced down to roads leading to the state capital, Osogbo Osun state from Oyo state?” what is happening?


Right from the former Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, Ex- Governor Gboyega Oyetola and to the incumbent Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke as the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Highway needs urgent attention….

When will Governor Adeleke come to the rescue of the users of this highway? Passengers and motorists are waiting.

State Government’s reaction

The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed while responding to questions on the situation of the road, said the Governor will still use the existing contractor awarded the contract by former Governor Oyetola.

The contractor was said to have been paid mobilization fee by the ex- governor.

He added that the contractor have been remobilized to the site for the completion of Osogbo-Iwo Road. This includes Iwo Township roads in which mapping and costing of properties in the right of way will give way, have almost been completed for the takeoff of the project.

Source... https://voiceairmedia.com/2025/05/18/editorial-photo-news-the-sorry-state-of-osogbo-iwo-ibadan-road/
It's because they have alternative route to Oshogbo that's why this road is so abandoned.
In the last days of Oyetola, he and Makinde wanted to do the road, Oyetola will do Osun part, while Makind do Oyo part..... But I guess the change of government in Osun has stopped the project.

A large part of that area has also been without electricity for more than 10 years , people In that axis really dey hear am
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by gabbasin(m): 10:52am On May 19, 2025
This road is the shortest to Osogbo from Ibadan but due to its bad condition, motorists have to go through the Ìfẹ́ express road and make a detour at Gbongan to the Ode omu/Osogbo road. In 2016, I unknowingly passed through this Ibadan/Iwo/Osogbo road not knowing it's been abandoned by motorists, after passing Iwo, I realised that I am the only one on the road as I hardly encounter any other vehicle and this made me filled with fear of being kidnapped till I got to Osogbo. This is a road I had passed through a decade earlier but oblivious the road has decayed to the point motorists have to abandon plying it completely.
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by dododawa1: 10:58am On May 19, 2025
Dancing governor


noted.
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by ukaface(f):
TheChameleon:
Yes. And your Colonial Masters.

Tinubu rules till 2031. And then North. Then SS.

Crying changes nothing. Still no independence for you.
Comments like yours make me wonder how the brains of some people function differently. It amazes me, really. I mean, the bad state of the road, as stated by the person you quoted, suggested that the bad road could harbor insecurity, especially when it’s dark, and your brain, amazingly but foolishly, interpreted it as hate speech towards your ‘overzealous’ tribal leaders. Are you not finding it funny too? I doubt if you would, though.
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by Zocalite: 11:11am On May 19, 2025
This one of the fundamental problems of nigeria

Why should a road be tag as federal road, a road in a state

Let each state have control on all roads in her domain, if they seek help of funds for repairs or construction, there should be a special they can access for such

Look at all the bad federal roads all over nigeria still the blood sucker in aso rock wants to do coastal road

Nigeria is finished
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by ABOW: 11:16am On May 19, 2025
The two PDP Governors should tar this better and faster alternative road from Ibadan to Osogbo
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by Holluwhakemmy(f): 11:19am On May 19, 2025
Shidinky:
They are all on social media claiming Lagos. Where they don't owe one square inch and insulting those who pay tax in lagos. Whereas this is where they come from.
Shameless clowns
80% of the SW outside Lagos looks like this. Try and go for nysc in any of them and see what will weak you
Those in Ebonyi how do they look like? Election has gone and you are still bitter how will you cope bayi in 2027?
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by UrPapa: 11:26am On May 19, 2025
Some people will come and tell you he’s trying
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by yetunsbay(m): 11:36am On May 19, 2025
Shidinky:
They are all on social media claiming Lagos. Where they don't owe one square inch and insulting those who pay tax in lagos. Whereas this is where they come from.
Shameless clowns
80% of the SW outside Lagos looks like this. Try and go for nysc in any of them and see what will weak you
see wailer
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by Goosethetruth(m): 11:36am On May 19, 2025
Honbright:
As at Saturday May 17th, 2025, we cannot believe that in this present Nigeria there is a road as this bad, we made to understand that it is a Federal road, but Osun state Government, under the leadership of Senator Ademola Adeleke why can’t you do something as other States do?

Either repair it and task Federal Government Or call on FG for immediate action.

The question we never stopped asking “why is it that the worst road situation is the ones traced down to roads leading to the state capital, Osogbo Osun state from Oyo state?” what is happening?


Right from the former Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, Ex- Governor Gboyega Oyetola and to the incumbent Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke as the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Highway needs urgent attention….

When will Governor Adeleke come to the rescue of the users of this highway? Passengers and motorists are waiting.

State Government’s reaction

The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed while responding to questions on the situation of the road, said the Governor will still use the existing contractor awarded the contract by former Governor Oyetola.

The contractor was said to have been paid mobilization fee by the ex- governor.

He added that the contractor have been remobilized to the site for the completion of Osogbo-Iwo Road. This includes Iwo Township roads in which mapping and costing of properties in the right of way will give way, have almost been completed for the takeoff of the project.

Source... https://voiceairmedia.com/2025/05/18/editorial-photo-news-the-sorry-state-of-osogbo-iwo-ibadan-road/
I have never understood the rationality of a state government calling a road passing through your state territory "A FEDERAL ROAD."
The road passes through your state!
The road provides a gateway/exit to and from your state!
The people of your state are the ones that mostly use the road!

Fix it because of the security and safety of your own people. It is not rocket science!

Then what do I know. The governor probably has more pressing issues on his plate such as dancing and singing .
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by rickleye: 11:42am On May 19, 2025
happney65:
The road which is 91K was jointly awarded by the government of Seyi Makinde and the former Govornor. Oyetola. Oyo would do their side of 35KM and Osun too would do their side too.

Oyo is still on going despite running behind schedule with a January 2025 update. So I dont know if Osun isnt doing theirs and had abadoned it. Wè dont know as if now .

P.S The road is an FG road

https://feedbackoysg.com/works-on-the-35-53-km-ibadan-iwo-osogbo-road/


and pictures of the Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo Road rehabilitation project, a collaborative effort between the Oyo and Osun State Governments, is steadily progressing towards reducing travel time between the two States to less than 50 minutes. The project spans a total length of 91 km, with Oyo State handling the reconstruction of 35.53 km of the road divided into three sections:

Section 1: Iwo Road interchange to Olodo Bridge (7.7 km)
Section 2: Dualisation of Olodo Bridge to Ogunmakarun Junction (500 m)
Section 3: Ogunmakarun Junction to Odo Oba (27.33 km)
The project was flagged off on 27 October 2022 by Governor Seyi Makinde and the then Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, in Osogbo. The Oyo State section was awarded to Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Ltd.

Presently:

Section 1: Significant progress has been made on the Iwo Road interchange to Olodo Bridge stretch. Work is still ongoing, and the contractor is currently working on the road after the Olodo Bridge before the Infectious Disease Centre
Olodo Bridge Dualisation: The first phase of the two-span Olodo Bridge construction is complete, and work has resumed on the second phase with a scheduled completion in Q2 2025.
Traffic Congestion Relief: Upon completion, the dualisation at Olodo Bridge will address congestion issues at the Olodo axis.
The Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo Road project is running behind schedule, but when complete, will fit into the goals of Omituntun 2.0 to enhance connectivity and improve the economic activities between Oyo and Osun States.
Thanks for the analysis.
Now if this is a FG road why are we spending money on coastal highway to nowhere ? The priority would be to make every FG road tarred with solar lights where necessary , drainage gutters . This is 2025 !
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by Uchesis: 11:48am On May 19, 2025
TheChameleon:
Yes. And your Colonial Masters.

Tinubu rules till 2031. And then North. Then SS.

Crying changes nothing. Still no independence for you.
When will you rule your own?

Abi you dey forbid to be president??


grin
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by rickleye: 11:55am On May 19, 2025
Goosethetruth:
I have never understood the rationality of a state government calling a road passing through your state territory "A FEDERAL ROAD."
The road passes through your state!
The road provides a gateway/exit to and from your state!
The people of your state are the ones that mostly use the road!

Fix it because of the security and safety of your own people. It is not rocket science!

Then what do I know. The governor probably has more pressing issues on his plate such as dancing and singing .
It’s all about jurisdiction. If it’s been designated a FG road, it was built by the FG and it is upon them to maintain the road. All FG roads should be documented somewhere with maintenance date and repair date listed. The road as I see it doesn’t look like it’s seen a single bucket of asphalt.
You can’t expect the State government to do what is designated Federal . Every state has its budget. And if you are spending billions on the road and don’t pay your civil servants , or maintain your state roads- miss-allocation of funds.

again I ask - why is the coastal highway that urgent when we have projects like this all across the country ?
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by heysquare(m): 12:17pm On May 19, 2025
TheChameleon:
Yes. And your Colonial Masters.

Tinubu rules till 2031. And then North. Then SS.

Crying changes nothing. Still no independence for you.
You meant, their region will continue to produce President of Social Media Republic
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by Konquest: 12:45pm On May 19, 2025
Honbright:
As at Saturday May 17th, 2025, we cannot believe that in this present Nigeria there is a road as this bad, we made to understand that it is a Federal road, but Osun state Government, under the leadership of Senator Ademola Adeleke why can’t you do something as other States do?

Either repair it and task Federal Government Or call on FG for immediate action.

The question we never stopped asking “why is it that the worst road situation is the ones traced down to roads leading to the state capital, Osogbo Osun state from Oyo state?” what is happening?


Right from the former Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, Ex- Governor Gboyega Oyetola and to the incumbent Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke as the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Highway needs urgent attention….

When will Governor Adeleke come to the rescue of the users of this highway? Passengers and motorists are waiting.

State Government’s reaction

The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed while responding to questions on the situation of the road, said the Governor will still use the existing contractor awarded the contract by former Governor Oyetola.

The contractor was said to have been paid mobilization fee by the ex- governor.

He added that the contractor have been remobilized to the site for the completion of Osogbo-Iwo Road. This includes Iwo Township roads in which mapping and costing of properties in the right of way will give way, have almost been completed for the takeoff of the project.

Source... https://voiceairmedia.com/2025/05/18/editorial-photo-news-the-sorry-state-of-osogbo-iwo-ibadan-road/
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by FarmerJoe: 12:52pm On May 19, 2025
Ife express road is no longer a good road. It is, in fact, worse than Ibadan to Osogbo road and many motorists going to Osogbo now use the Ibadan to Osogbo road.

gabbasin:
This road is the shortest to Osogbo from Ibadan but due to its bad condition, motorists have to go through the Ìfẹ́ express road and make a detour at Gbongan to the Ode omu/Osogbo road. In 2016, I unknowingly passed through this Ibadan/Iwo/Osogbo road not knowing it's been abandoned by motorists, after passing Iwo, I realised that I am the only one on the road as I hardly encounter any other vehicle and this made me filled with fear of being kidnapped till I got to Osogbo. This is a road I had passed through a decade earlier but oblivious the road has decayed to the point motorists have to abandon plying it completely.
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by abobote: 1:49pm On May 19, 2025
This is not that bad, abi no be Nigeria road again
Re: The Sorry State Of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road (Photos) by onomej4u1: 2:02pm On May 19, 2025
Dogalmighty17:
This road still good na. OP if you see bad road you fit talk?
But seriously military administrations really did us bad. Imagine just layering laterite and adding a thin coating of asphalt on top and calling it road. All over the country that's what they did.

I may not like Tinubu but his selection of Dave Umahi is an excellent choice. The quality of road construction projects Umahi is embarking on will stand out for decades.
still blaming the military, what happens to the civilian government since 1999 (26 years after) not to put the roads in good order?
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