Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has assured citizens that the construction of a N14.9 billion flyover in Lagere area, Ile-Ife, will be completed within one year.
Adeleke made this announcement during the flag-off of the project at Lagere, Ile-Ife, on Tuesday.
The project, awarded to Sammya Construction Company, is scheduled to be completed in 12 months.
Adeleke responded to Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who had requested that the Governor ensure the project’s completion for the economic prosperity of the ancient town’s residents.
In addition to the flyover, the governor announced that the construction of 55.86 kilometers of roads across the 30 Local Government Areas and the Area office in Modakeke, valued at N30.67 billion, would commence and also be completed within 12 months.
“We are here for two in one event. We are flagging off the flyover bridge at Lagere Junction as well as the commencement of 55 kilometers of roads across the 30 local governments and the area office.
“After compliance with the due process and procurement laws, the flyover bridge was awarded to Messrs Sammya Nigeria limited at a total project cost of N14.9billion. The completion period is 12 months.
“Additionally, flag off the construction of Local Government Roads totaling 55.86km at the cost of N30,677,814,099.42. This is also to have a completion period of twelve months.
“I urge the various contractors and the host communities to partner closely for the successful execution of the projects. Community relations must never be downplayed”, he said.
Earlier in his remarks, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to ensure that the flyover project in Lagere area, Ile-Ife, is not a white elephant.
He pleaded with the Governor to not only monitor the progress of the project but also to ensure its timely completion for the benefit of the residents and the economic development of the town.
“When the governor proposed this project I was very happy. Ile-Ife is his origin. Despite that the governor is from Ede, he remembered his ancestral home. I want to plead with the governor to remember Mayfair Road.
“I want to plead with the governor not to deceive us with the flag off but please help us to complete this project. Don’t just come here to cut the ribbon but please complete this overhead bridge you unveiled today,’ he said.
