Ekiti okays N6.2b for road rehabilitation
Ekiti State Government has approved N6.29 billion for the rehabilitation of key township roads in Ado-Ekiti, as part of efforts to improve urban mobility and stimulate socio-economic activities in the
Ekiti State Government has approved N6.29 billion for the rehabilitation of key township roads in Ado-Ekiti, as part of efforts to improve urban mobility and stimulate socio-economic activities in the state capital.
The approvals, among several decisions, were contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, after the Executive Council meeting.
Olatunbosun said the road rehabilitation project formed part of the administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, noting that the initiative would improve traffic flow and ease the movement of people and goods within Ado-Ekiti and surrounding areas.
The roads approved for rehabilitation include New Iyin–NTA Road, Onigari–Spotless Hotel–Egbewa Road, Ijigbo–Baptist High School Road, Okesa–Oke Ori Omi–Irona Road, Oke Iyinmi–Fajuyi–Police Headquarters Road, Ecobank–Mobil Filling Station, Ajilosun Road and Ile Abiye–Bisi Egbeyemi Crescent–Government House Gate Road.
The Council also approved additional works on the reconstruction and remodelling of Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, bringing the total project cost to N2.67 billion.
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The additional works include a new administrative building, 1,500 extra spectator seats, a 250-capacity hostel, extension of the spectator stand canopy, a multipurpose court for volleyball and basketball, additional stadium lights, VIP toilets and extension of the soccer pitch.
In a related development, the Council approved N690.56 million for the renovation of public secondary schools affected by the 2025 rainstorm across the state.
The projects include rehabilitation of classrooms, science laboratories and administrative blocks in several schools, as well as building of a perimeter fence at All Souls’ Grammar School, Ado-Ekiti to enhance security for pupils and workers.
Other decisions taken by the Council include approval for the renovation of Ekiti State Liaison Office complex in Abuja at a cost of N57.9 million and the renewal of a bank guarantee valued at N5.71 billion for the 3MW Ekiti Independent Power Plant.
The Council also approved transmission of a bill to the House of Assembly seeking the establishment of the Office of the Surveyor-General to strengthen land administration in Ekiti State.
