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Excitement As Gov. Makinde Flags Off N28.36bn Street Light Project In Ogbomoso
…Inaugurates 3km LAUTECH road reconstruction
Joel Ajayi
It was a galore of an exciting day for all the son and sundry of Ogbomoso indigenes As Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, flagged off the reconstruction of the three kilometers Under G-Stadium-LAUTECH 2nd Gate Road, Ogbomoso and the second phase of the Light-Up Oyo state project.
At an estimated cost of N28.36 billion, the provision of the street light to span 223.48 kilometers of the road across geopolitical zones of the state is expected to be completed in nine months’ time.
Under a Contractor’s Project Financing Scheme involving Messrs Ledco Allied Enterprises and the Oyo State Government, the state will provide an initial counterpart fund of N2.83 billion with a payment arrangement of the entire project sum that will span seven years.
Meanwhile, the three kilometers road to be reconstructed will however be a direct intervention of the state Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
Speaking in Ogbomoso at the flag-off, Makinde said the state was committing N28.36 billion to the Light-Up phase two project in recognition of the importance of street lights to security and boosting economic activities.
With streets lit up, he noted that security agents will better function, while businesses can run for 24 hours.
He allayed fears on the cost of maintenance, noting that the lights, as in the Light-up phase one project in Ibadan, is energy-saving, powered by inverters for 9 hours and diesel for 3 hours.
“Who says we cannot have 24-hour restaurants, petrol stations and other businesses in Oyo State as it happens in other cities worldwide? These developments start with basic infrastructure such as street lights.
“As we kick off this project, permit me to give you an update on ‘Light Up Oyo’ Phase one which covered Ibadan. If you drive around Ibadan at night, you will notice that most of the streets are well lit. The lights used are energy-saving and also the cost of maintenance is low,” Makinde said.
Giving more details on the three kilometers road, Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Adebowale Balogun said the road will have hydraulic structures, line drains, culverts.
He added that the road will have pavement made of laterite sub-base, crushed stone base material, and 50mm asphaltic concrete wearing course.
In his remarks, Vice-Chancellor, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, Professor Michael Ologunde noted that many residents had been subjected to hardship plying the road.
He held that the reconstruction will save residents, staff, and students of LAUTECH from the usual congestion and recurrence of accidents on the road.
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President Tinubu Decries Violence In Rivers, Directs Police To Provide Security To LGA Offices
Joel Ajayi
President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.
In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state.
He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.
President Tinubu directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.
While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions.
President Tinubu said government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism.
He stressed that self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy.
According to President Tinubu, the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception.
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