Ekiti govt okays N2.51bn for roads, agric projects
Ekiti State Government has approved over N2.51 billion for road construction, compensation to affected property owners, and agricultural development initiatives across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, disclosed
Ekiti State Government has approved over N2.51 billion for road construction, compensation to affected property owners, and agricultural development initiatives across the state.
The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Ado Ekiti, following resolutions reached at the State Executive Council meeting.
According to him, the approvals include N2.187 billion for the construction of the GRA 3rd Extension to the Pavilion on New Iyin Road which he said is designed to improve connectivity within the GRA axis, strengthen links to adjoining roads, and enhance traffic flow and urban mobility.
Olatunbosun noted that earlier phases of the GRA 3rd Extension were awarded to Rudy Construction Nigeria Limited, with Phases I and II substantially completed and significant progress recorded on Phase III.
He explained that extending the road to the Pavilion would create a strategic connection to New Iyin Road, prompting the government to retain the same contractor due to proven performance and proximity to the site.
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The council also approved N184.8m as compensation for 318 property owners affected by expansion and rehabilitation of the Odo-Ado Roundabout–Golf Club stretch along Ijan Road.
The commissioner said that the approval aligns with plans by Federal Government to reconstruct and widen the Ado-Ijan Road, a major access route serving key institutions such as Afe Babalola University and Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, as well as the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport.
In the agricultural sector, the council approved N240m for the construction of 32 grain storage cribs in 12 communities under the Bring Back Our Youths to Agriculture Scheme.
According to Olatunbosun, the project will be executed by MARFIK-T Investment Limited and funded from the 2026 budget, with completion expected within eight weeks.
He added that the storage facilities are intended to boost grain preservation, curb post-harvest losses, and support youth participation in farming.
He added that the initiative highlights the administration’s focus on food security, youth empowerment, and sustainable socio-economic growth across Ekiti State.
