Aiyedatiwa commissions NDDC road, flags off 8.5km dual carriageway in Ilaje
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday intensified his administration’s infrastructure drive in the riverine communities with the commissioning of a six-kilometre NDDC Road in Igbokoda and the flag-off of an 8.5-kilometre dual carriageway from College Road through Okoga Junction to Irewole Roundabout in Ilaje Local Government Area.
Describing the NDDC Road commissioning as a historic milestone, Aiyedatiwa said the project goes beyond road construction to improving daily life for residents across the Ilaje axis.
“The project we witness today transcends the mere pouring of asphalt or laying of stones; it is about easing the burdens of daily life for every man, woman and child across the Ilaje axis. By commissioning this vital road, we are unlocking new vistas of opportunity for our coastal communities and reinforcing our resolve to connect our people to progress,” he said.
The governor noted that the road would enhance mobility and connectivity within Igbokoda and neighbouring communities, serving as a catalyst for socio-economic development and regional integration. He added that the project was executed to high standards, taking into account local terrain challenges and seasonal flooding.
At the flag-off of the 8.5-kilometre dual carriageway, Aiyedatiwa described the project as a modern urban arterial corridor designed to improve traffic flow, enhance safety and support economic activities in Igbokoda and adjoining areas.
He said upgrading the corridor to dual carriageway standard would reduce travel time, lower vehicle operating costs and attract investment to the coastal region, while also stimulating commerce and structured urban expansion.
The governor assured residents of timely completion of other ongoing road projects in the Southern Senatorial District, including the Ajagba–Iju Osun–Akotogbo Road, the Omotosho–Igbotako–Iju Odo Road, and the Okitipupa–Igbokoda dual carriageway.
The Chairman of Ilaje Local Government, Moris Oripenaye, and the Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba Frederick Obateru Akinruntan, commended the governor, describing the projects as evidence of his commitment to development in the coastal communities.
