Oyo State Approves Major Infrastructure Projects
The Oyo State Government has approved a significant allocation of over N38 billion for the reconstruction of the 30-kilometre Igboho–Kishi Road in the Oke-Ogun area of the state. This decision was made during the weekly Executive Council meeting held at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, the state capital.
The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, revealed this development following the meeting. He highlighted that the initiative aligns with Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to connect all six geo-political zones of the state through the creation of durable and accessible road networks.
Oyelade stated, “This fact came to light after the state Executive Council meeting, where key infrastructural projects were approved, including the reconstruction of the 30-kilometre Igboho–Kishi Road in the Oke-Ogun area and the 38.9-kilometre Ido–Akufo–Eruwa Road in the Ibarapa axis.”
He added, “The reconstruction of the 30km Igboho–Kishi Road was approved at a cost of N38,689,548,227.66. Similarly, the reconstruction of the 39km Ido–Akufo Junction–Eruwa Road will be executed at a cost of N50,344,692,765.50. These projects formed part of the major highlights of the council’s approvals aimed at further improving infrastructure across the state.”
Energy Sector Developments
In addition to road infrastructure, the council also approved the construction, installation, distribution, operation, and maintenance of the 12MW Ibadan Independent Gas Power Plant Project at a cost of N27,338,650,000. The commissioner emphasized that this approval would ensure sustainable infrastructural development by providing uninterrupted electricity to critical government facilities such as the State Secretariat, Government House, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, High Courts, state hospitals, and the Lekan Salami Stadium, among others.
Oyelade mentioned, “After the completion of the earlier approved installation of high-mast floodlights in parts of the state, the council has approved another award for a hybrid power system at a cost of N8,967,895,436.26 to extend the project to selected key areas within the Ibadan metropolis.”
Education and Other Initiatives
On the education front, the council approved the release of N3,554,642,584 as counterpart funding to facilitate the disbursement of the Universal Basic Education Commission matching grant to the state for the 2024 UBEC/SUBEB Intervention Project.
The commissioner explained, “The council approved the remodelling and reconstruction of the uncompleted library building located behind the Government House, which has been abandoned for about 25 years. The project will be undertaken at a cost of N3,787,371,025. Also, a total sum of N221,021,000 was approved for the conduct of the second and third term unified examinations for public primary schools across the state.”
Other approvals included:
- The construction of an office building for the state Anti-Corruption Agency at a cost of N1,334,603,000.
- The construction of a permanent site for the Nigeria Mobile Police Squadron located in Ago-Are, Oke-Ogun zone, at a cost of N5,858,061,682.31.
Key Infrastructure Projects Approved
The following are the key infrastructure projects approved by the council:
- Igboho–Kishi Road Reconstruction: 30 km, costing N38,689,548,227.66.
- Ido–Akufo–Eruwa Road Reconstruction: 38.9 km, costing N50,344,692,765.50.
- Ibadan Independent Gas Power Plant Project: 12MW, costing N27,338,650,000.
- Hybrid Power System Expansion: Costing N8,967,895,436.26.
- Library Building Remodelling: Costing N3,787,371,025.
- Primary School Examinations Funding: N221,021,000.
- Anti-Corruption Agency Office Building: Costing N1,334,603,000.
- Nigeria Mobile Police Squadron Site Construction: Costing N5,858,061,682.31.
These initiatives reflect the state government’s ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure, energy supply, and educational services across Oyo State. The focus on long-term development and accessibility is expected to bring significant benefits to the residents and businesses in the region.