Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reassured of his commitment to the completion of the abandoned Osogbo-Ikirun road.
The administration of Rauf Aregbesola, now Interior Minister, started the road projects with a promise to complete them from Osogbo to Ila-Odo, the border of Osun and Kwara State.
While inspecting the project on Saturday, Adeleke said he mobilized the contractor to the site because he was sad about the deplorable condition of the road.
He appealed to the contractor to stick to the terms of the contract, saying he would embark on regular inspections of the project to ensure timely completion.
He said, “I am happy that work has resumed on this road which was abandoned for over three years. We want the road to be motorable for our people from Osogbo to Ikirun in the first phase within our 100 days in office while work will continue on the other phase toward Ila-Odo as resources are available to the government.”
Addressing residents of Ikirun at Alamisi junction, Adeleke reiterated his commitment to the welfare of the state populace, saying he is committed to project completion irrespective of the administration that started the project.
“I am assuring you that this road project to the Ikirun axis here will be completed with my administration’s 100 days in office. But please ensure that you drive carefully on the express road.
“Our intention as the government is to ensure your comfort not turning the road to a death trap. We will monitor the contractor to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract and make sure we get value for our money,” he added.