Gov. Adeleke flags off 5.68km Egbedi-Erin Osun road, others

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has flagged off the construction of Ede-Egbedi-Erin Osun inter city road, reaffirming his commitment to transparency and accountability in public contracting.

The Governor, who spoke  through Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr BT Salami said the cost of the 5.68 kilometer road is N1.690,847,000

The Governor however said the road will be reconstructed through direct labour with a completion period of eight months.

He said, “This road is part of the multi-billion naira infrastructure plan announced by Mr. Governor last year. The administration is poised to implement the infra plan despite the harsh economic situation in the country.

“As we rolled out the projects, we are complying with the procurement law on all fronts. All required due process are complied with. This administration is committed to open governance and open procurement.”

He listed the cost of some of the projects as follows:

-Dualisation of Old Garage-Okefia-Lameco Junction ; 2.24km; N5,822,105,829; Acumen Forte Construction Company Limited with a 12-month completion deadline;

-Dualisation of Akoda- Baptist High School Ede- 5.50km; N12,200,512,000; Great Enyork Tech Limited with a 12 months completion period;

-Dualisation of Baptist High School – Oke Gada, Ede; 3.86KM; N11,090,838,764; Enginec International Engineering Limited with a 12 months completion period;

-Construction of 4Span bridge across Osun River and dual 2-span bridge across Erinle river- N3,937,072,827,00- Raregeode Company Limited with a 12 months completion period;

-Construction of 7 span bridge at Okefia intersection, Osogbo; N10, 764, 206, 257, 58; Askorj International Nigeria Limited with a 12 months completion period;

-Construction of 4 span bridge at Lameco intersection, Osogbo; N8, 521, 632, 257, 28; Kimzee Global Investment with a 12 months completion period.