Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state at the weekend hinted that the state government is committed into the construction of abandoned Iwo – Ejigbo road in the state
The governor dropped this hint in Osogbo while receiving Osun Indigenes in Cote D’Ivoire led by Chief Timothy Adegboyega together with the state Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Hon George Alabi during a courtesy visit
He pointed out that his administration is determined to ensure even development of the state, adding that Osun state is now faring better under his administration.
Gov Adeleke maintained that the visiting Osun Indigenes in Cote D’Ivoire could see that the state is getting more better in all sectors as his administration is committed to the welfare and well being of the people of the state in terms of provisions of infrastructures in and across the state.
Stressing that the construction of Iwo to Ejigbo road as requested by the visiting Osun Indigenes in Cote D’Ivoire is critical to his administration, the governor said it is already accommodated in the state budget for 2025 .
The governor stated that he will soon be visiting the Osun Indigenes in Cote D’Ivoire at Abidjan with some of his executive members to meet the Osun indigenes there to see their welfare.
Osun state Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Hon. George Alabi while speaking hailed Gov Ademola Adeleke, for his exceptional leadership and warm reception of Osun indigenes residing in Côte d’Ivoire at the Excos Lounge.
Praising Gov Adeleke’s outstanding performance in the past two years, as his administration’s developmental strides have reached every corner of the state, the Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, lauded the governor’s assurance to reconstruct the long-neglected Iwo-Ejigbo road, a crucial route that connects four local government areas—Ayedire, Ejigbo, Olaoluwa, and Iwo.
Hon Alabi said Gov Adeleke’s achievements have not only transformed Osun State but have also resonated beyond borders, reaching the Yoruba community in Côte d’Ivoire, which boasts a population of nearly two million people.
The courtesy visit was graced by the state Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, Head of Service Mr. Aina Ayanleye, and several commissioners, among whom were Hon. Rasheed Aderibigbe (Home Affairs), Rev. Bunmi Jenyo (Commerce and Industry), Prince Bayo Ogungbagbe (Cooperative and Empowerment), and Dr. Biyi Odunlade (Intergovernmental Relations and Political Affairs) and other eminent personalities
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