N2.7bn Olaiya Flyover: Osun Traditional Council Hails Oyetola Over Speedy Completion
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo
The Osun Traditional Council has described the newly constructed Olaiya flyover as truly iconic in every sense.
Members of the traditional council, who was taken round the flyover by the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Mr. Oluremi Omowaiye, commended Governor Gboyega Oyetola, for the timely completion of the project.
The royal fathers noted that the flyover has really transformed the look of the state capital.
Oyetola, had on Monday opened the newly-constructed N 2.7 billion Olaiya flyover in Osogbo, the capital, for public use.
The governor and members of his cabinet performed a test run and the first drive through on the bridge.
Speaking on behalf of the royal fathers, the Eburu of Iba, Oba (Prof.) Adekunle Adeogun, said with the excellent performances the governor had displayed since the inception of his administration, he could be trusted with a secomd term in office.
The monarch said: “What else can we say, this is marvelous in our eyes, this is indeed a modern bridge that is befitting of any modern city in any part of the world. We are proud and excited to have this in our state.
“We must ensure that Gov. Oyetola returns for a second term for the good work to continue.”
Also speaking, the Olojudo of Ido Osun, Oba( Dr) Aderemi Adedapo, said that the flyover had added beauty to the state capital.
He said: “I have been the traditional ruler of Ido-Osun for the past 17 years but has never witness such great and encouraging project like this.
“The Olaiya Flyover is indeed marvelous and it is something we are proud of as a people.”
Also, Ajalaye of Ipetu ijasa, Oba Agunbide Oke Adeleke, described Oyetola as a visionary leader, who always deliver on his promises to the people of the State.
Earlier, Omowaiye thanked the traditional rulers for the surprise visit to the flyover.
He said all the new roads embarked upon for construction or reabilitation by the state government would be completed.
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