Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Thursday inaugurated several roads and water projects in Akure metropolis as part of activities marking the first anniversary of his administration.
the projects include the Igoba township road and the Alagbaka Extension road.
Aiyedatiwa, who will mark one year in office on Feb. 24, described the occasion as both joyful and symbolic, noting that the projects represent his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development.
He said the initiatives were critical to connecting communities, facilitating commerce and improving residents’ living conditions.
The governor described the Igoba township road as a reference point for his administration’s infrastructural agenda, highlighting its role in linking communities, supporting trade and driving socio-economic development.
“These projects are critical infrastructure initiatives that connect communities, facilitate commerce and reflect our commitment to delivering the dividends of good governance,” he said.
Aiyedatiwa added that within his first year in office, his administration had recorded progress in education, healthcare, agriculture, security and other sectors.
“Farmers have been empowered, small businesses supported and infrastructure enhanced, providing a strong foundation for sustainable development and a viable economy,” he said.
While inaugurating the Alagbaka Extension road, the governor described it as a strategic project aimed at improving connectivity, easing traffic congestion and enhancing functionality within the Alagbaka axis.
“The importance of this road cannot be overemphasised. It links adjoining streets and estates with major access routes and provides alternative access to Akure Airport,” he said.
He noted that the road was executed according to standard engineering specifications, including appropriate pavement thickness, drainage systems and load-bearing capacity to ensure durability.
In his goodwill message, the Obaloogun of Igoba, John Adeniyi Adinlewa, commended the governor for fulfilling his promise on the Igoba road project.
Similarly, the Chairman of the Alagbaka Extension Landlords Association, Mr. Fred Ojo, described the project as transformative, saying it had improved accessibility and functionality in the area.
The Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Abiola Olawoye, also noted that the governor had delivered on his pledge to prioritise infrastructure, particularly road development projects.