Ondo government approves 101km road projects, new hostel, anti-graft building
The Ondo State Executive Council, presided over by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the construction and rehabilitation of 101.036 kilometres of roads across the state to bridge infrastructure gaps and fast-track development.
Briefing journalists after the meeting held on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Akure, the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye, said the projects cover 66.421 kilometres of new roads and 34.615 kilometres of rehabilitation and reconstruction works.
He explained that the initiative aims to ease vehicular movement, promote trade, and open up rural and urban communities. Major projects include the dual carriageway of College Road–Okoga Junction–Irewole Roundabout in Igbokoda, the Omotosho–Igbotako–Iju-Odo Road, and the Akure–Ijare and Akure–Imafon roads.
Olawoye added that the Council also approved the construction of a 216-bed hostel at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko to improve accommodation for corps members.
In addition, the government will construct a two-storey building for the Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption Commission and renovate several government offices, including those of the Hospital Management Board (HMB), Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), and key ministries in Akure.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, announced the appointment of three new traditional rulers: Prince Emmanuel Adetutu Ifasole as the Akinuwa of Ipindo, Prince Bamikole Adeyefa as the Elemure of Emure-Ile, and Prince Akintoye Felix Adeoye as the Oloke of Okeigbo.
He added that the Council approved the constitution of a Warrant Chiefs Committee for the Olojoda Chieftaincy Stool, comprising six nominees from the community’s ruling houses.
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Idowu Ajanaku, disclosed that all projects would be closely monitored to ensure quality and timely completion. “This government is focused on projects that touch lives directly. Governor Aiyedatiwa is determined to deliver visible results through massive infrastructure renewal,” he stated.
