By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Community leaders in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State have appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde for his commitment towards the steady progress of the ongoing Olorunsogo-Akanran Road construction in Ibadan.
The community leaders gave the commendation, while speaking with journalists who were in the community to observe ongoing infrastructural development in the area, especially the road construction.
Engr. Dotun Sanusi who was not available physically, told reporters on phone that like every other person in the area, he is so far, impressed by the level of commitment of the governor to their road project.
Chairman, Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resorts, Engr. Dotun Sanusi in his comments, said that Gov Makinde deserves the commendation of all people in Ona Ara Local Government Area.
” I think the governor should be commended for this project. Engr. Seyi Makinde is walking his talk and I am personally impressed that His Excellency is making me proud as a friend and worthy leader of our State”, he said.
Engr Sanusi added, ” Look at the road yourself, you will see that the work is progressing steadily especially in the last two months or so. I know that the road will continue even during the rainy season to meet the targeted completion period”.
” Our people are cooperating with the contractor handling the project and that’s a great thing for us. It is now left to the contractor to ensure quality works continue in order to get value for the funding of the project”.
Engr Sanusi stressed further, “Our amiable governor should continue to monitor the road as he has been doing with a view of ensuring quality works are done on it. Notwithstanding the rainy season, our people want to see that the work continues to improve the quality of life and economic growth of the area,’ .
The Alakanran of Akanran, Oba James Obisesan prayed God to strengthen the governor to finish the project on time, just as he appreciated the chairman and the management of Ona Ara Local Government Council for the support towards making the project a reality.
The Alakanran stressed, “even as the road is yet to be completed, we are already seeing significant changes in our environment. On behalf of the landlords and landladies, let me commend His Excellency for his giant strides in the state and particularly our ongoing road network.’
A community leader, Binuyo Mobolaji said, ‘as morning shows the day, the outgoing Omituntun 1.0 will be a child’s play when we are done with Omituntun 2.0 in the year 2027. The governor deserves a pat on the back for his extending his gesture to our area. This road is a dream come true and we can only implore the governor to continue his strides in making our state a better place for all to live in”
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