Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday flagged off the Akure–Imafon Road Project, describing it as a clear demonstration of his administration’s commitment to infrastructure renewal and service delivery.
Addressing residents at the flag-off ceremony at the NNPC–Imafon Junction, Igbatoro Road, Akure, Governor Aiyedatiwa said the project represents a strategic response to long-standing demands from the community, marking a milestone in fulfilling promises made during his campaign and at his inauguration.
The Governor lauded traditional and spiritual leaders, party faithful, top government officials, youth leaders, and landlords along the axis for their resilience and self-help interventions in maintaining the road network over the years.
“Your patience and perseverance have finally paid off. Government has taken over that burden, and your loyalty and sacrifice have not gone unrewarded,” he added.
Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterated his administration’s determination to bridge the state’s infrastructure gap by more than half before the end of his tenure, expressing confidence that the target would be surpassed if the current pace of development continues, complementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Transformation Agenda.
He emphasized that infrastructural expansion and human capital development remain central to the “OUR EASE” policy thrust, designed to fast-track human development.
According to the Governor, good road networks facilitate the free flow of goods, services, and ideas, describing them as the lifeblood of any modern economy.
He disclosed that the State Executive Council recently approved the rehabilitation and construction of 101 kilometres of new roads across the state’s three senatorial districts, aiming to ease vehicular movement, open up communities for development, and improve living standards.
Addressing residents of Akure North, especially those from Igbatoro, Ala, and Imafon communities, he sought their cooperation for the smooth execution of the project before the dry season ends, assuring that adjoining inner roads would also receive attention.
The Governor further assured that his administration would complete all inherited projects across the state, stressing that work would soon resume on the ongoing Ijoka dual carriageway project. He pledged that no project would be abandoned, urging residents to continue exercising patience and understanding.
In his welcome address, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye, appreciated Governor Aiyedatiwa for his contributions to infrastructural development. Olawoye explained that the Akure–Imafon Road construction covers six kilometres with an average width of 10.3 metres and includes several hydraulic and structural components.
He added that another 5.3 kilometres had been awarded from Investment Structure to ShortRite Roundabout, leading to the Federal Secretariat, with an average width of 60 metres. Olawoye noted that the government was overlaying multiple roads simultaneously because previous wearing courses had worn out due to exposure to weather, causing recurring potholes.
Chairman of Akure North Local Government, Johnson Ogunbolude, commended Governor Aiyedatiwa, reaffirming the total support of Akure North for the administration and describing his leadership as people-oriented and inclusive.
The Olumafon of Imafon, Oba Aliu Adegbehingbe, described the project as a symbol of hope and development for the community. “This project is not just a road; it is a lifeline that will open up our community, boost trade, and bring social and economic growth,” he said. The monarch also recalled the governor’s promise during a late-night visit to Imafon last year, noting the swift action taken since then.
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