Nigeria has commenced rehabilitation and repair of the failed portions of federal roads across Ondo State. Works and Infrastructure Commissioner, Mr. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye confirmed the report and said that the exercise is being carried out to prevent total collapse of the road and also bring succor to motor users.
“We are working here to fix this roads because our people are the end users. Due to the fact that this administration has a reputation for quality road infrastructure, we cannot turn a blind eye while this road go into total ruin. This is not the first time we are doing this. We did same at Owo-Ikare and Owo-Ipele roads,” said Mr. Saka Yusuf.
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Delayed works
Mr. Saka Yusuf also explained that the rehabilitation work was delayed by the prolonged rainy season. Different equipment have been deployed to the Valentino junction of the Ondo-Ife road, where the rehabilitation work began. Works will include removal of unsuitable materials from the failed portions is in progress, and haulaging of boulders to stabilise the area.
According to Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, the road infrastructure programme was one of the fruits of the change the people voted for in All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2016 where he explained that roads within the towns are also going to be made motorable. “The roads in Akoko were in deplorable state; now we are rehabilitating and reconstructing them to meet global standard,” he said.
Upon completion, construction of the roads will help in the development of the society. The project will also help to increase the value of lands, ease movement of farm products and other goods.
