The Oyo State Executive Council has approved N3.5 billion for the clearing of bushes along the 36.7km North-East segment of the Rashidi Ladoja Ibadan Circular Road. The announcement was made by the state Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Daud Sangodoyin, after the council's meeting held in Ibadan.
The project aims to complement the completed South-East segment of the road and is expected to last for six months. It includes clearing a 150-meter width of bushes along the entire length of the road, removal of topsoil, construction of selected culverts, and limited provision of earthworks. The approved budget will cover these expenses.
Additionally, the council approved the renovation and remodeling of the Governor's Lodge and State Liaison Office in Ikeja, Lagos State, which had been abandoned. This project is expected to cost ₦322,134,999.05 and will span three months. The reconstruction of the 0.5km Mapo roundabout to Oritamerin road in Ibadan was also approved at a cost of ₦373,809,539.41.
In other developments, Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the regularisation and integration of 129 floating staff members of the defunct Oyo State Agricultural Development Programme into the mainstream of the state civil service. The state also plans to invest ₦691,307,39.86 in the Wema Bank Right Issuance Program and has approved a N10 billion facility for World Bank-assisted projects in the state to enhance socioeconomic well-being.
