Oyo State governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resolving all outstanding issues surrounding the ongoing 110km Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project, particularly concerns raised by property owners in the Ologuneru axis.
According to a statement by his media adviser Dr Sulaiman Olanrewaju , Makinde during an extensive engagement with affected residents and property owners, restated that his government will not abandon the people and will address all setback and development corridor issues before the end of his tenure in 2027.
He emphasized that no structure will be demolished without adequate compensation, explaining that the state government is making necessary adjustments, especially in already developed areas, where the 150-metre setback will not be exceeded.
Makinde described the Circular Road as a rapid transfer network that must comply with the national highway code, noting that parts of the current right-of-way fall directly within the designated road corridor.
The governor praised the cooperation of residents across the 38 communities affected by the project and announced the creation of a joint committee. Ten representatives of the property owners will be nominated to interface directly with the New Towns and Cities Development Authority, the statutory agency in charge of the Circular Road corridor.
He said:
“You brought this government into office, and for over six years, we have not failed you. We will not start now. Wherever issues remain, we will resolve them. If the marking goes beyond 150 metres in built-up areas, disregard it. No house will be demolished without proper compensation.”
Makinde further explained that work on the first segment of the project—from the Technical University to the Ibadan–Ife Road at Badeku—would be completed within three months, adding that challenges similar to the current one had been successfully resolved there. He expressed hope that the second segment, Badeku to Moniya (40km), would also be completed before the end of his administration.
Representatives of affected property owners commended the governor’s responsiveness and appealed for further review of the corridor acquisition, expressing confidence in his ability to deliver a fair and lasting solution.
The Asiwaju of Ido, Chief Niyi Akintola, also addressed the gathering, noting that although all land legally belongs to the government, Governor Makinde has demonstrated a willingness to listen and engage constructively.
The meeting was attended by top government officials including the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo; Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin; Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi; Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, and several commissioners, council chairmen and traditional leaders.
