An Akure-based legal practitioner, Barrister Tunde Ogundare, has expressed confidence in the capacity of the Special Adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Infrastructure, Engr. Ayo Olawoye, to deliver positive change in Ondo State.
Ogundare, in a congratulatory letter titled “Hearty Congratulations and a Humble Request for Intervention on Alagbaka Extension, SIB Road”, also urged the newly appointed aide to prioritize the completion of the long-abandoned Alagbaka Extension road project in Akure.
He described Olawoye’s appointment as well-deserved, noting that it reflects his dedication, competence, and commitment to public service.
“Your elevation is a testament to your exceptional track record and the trust reposed in you. I am confident that your tenure will bring meaningful and transformative changes to the people of our state,” Ogundare stated.
However, while congratulating the Special Adviser, Ogundare called attention to the plight of residents affected by the stalled Alagbaka Extension SIB road project, which has been left in deplorable condition for over two years.
Recalling a previous conversation with Olawoye, Ogundare said the Special Adviser had attributed the delay to a dispute between the contractor and the government, a matter he assured had been resolved.
Despite this assurance, he lamented the lack of visible progress or communication on the project’s resumption.
“The continued neglect of this critical road network imposes severe hardship on residents, escalating the cost of vehicle maintenance, spare parts, and causing untold stress for road users. It is unacceptable for citizens who fulfill their civic obligations to endure such infrastructural decay,” he said.
Ogundare urged the government to conduct a full financial audit of the project to clarify any outstanding liabilities or contractual issues.
He stressed that completing ongoing projects should be prioritized before embarking on new ones to ensure efficient use of public resources and immediate relief to the people.
“It is deeply painful to see that in 2025, over 10,000 residents in the Alagbaka Extension still lack access to a motorable road. This undermines the image of governance and demands urgent corrective action,” he emphasized.
He concluded by calling on Olawoye to expedite action on the project, reminding him that “time is of the essence” and that the legacies built today will define future perceptions of leadership.
“Government exists to serve the people, and its impact must be direct, visible, and positive. I trust in your leadership and capacity to rise to this occasion,” he added.