The Ondo State Government has approved the construction and rehabilitation of 101.036 kilometres of roads across the state in a renewed drive to close infrastructure gaps and boost economic development.
The decision was reached at the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held in Akure.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye, said the approval covered 66.421 kilometres of new road projects and 34.615 kilometres for rehabilitation and reconstruction, totalling 101.036 kilometres.
Olawoye explained that the initiative aims to improve vehicular movement, enhance commerce, and open up rural communities for growth.
He added that the Council also approved the construction of a 216-bed hostel at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko to provide better accommodation for corps members.
According to him, the government will also construct a two-storey building for the Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption Commission, and renovate office buildings belonging to the Hospital Management Board (HMB), Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), and the Ministries of Energy and Mineral Resources, Water Resources, Women Affairs, and Lands and Housing.
Similarly, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, announced the appointment of three new traditional rulers.
They include Prince Emmanuel Adetutu Ifasole, appointed as the Akinuwa of Ipindo in Ondo West Local Government Area; Prince Bamikole Adeyefa, as the Elemure of Emure-Ile in Owo Local Government Area; and Prince Akintoye Felix Adeoye, as the Oloke of Okeigbo in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area.
Takuro added that the Council also approved the constitution of a Warrant Chiefs Committee for the Olojoda Chieftaincy Stool, comprising six nominees from the ruling houses of the community.
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, said the latest approvals reflect the government’s commitment to delivering projects that have direct impacts on residents.
“This government is focused on projects that touch lives directly.
Governor Aiyedatiwa is determined to deliver visible results through massive infrastructure renewal,” Ajanaku said.
He assured that all approved projects would be closely monitored to ensure timely completion and high-quality execution.