The Ondo State Executive Council has approved the construction of a 2.38-kilometre flyover in Akure and several road projects across the state as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and ease traffic congestion.
The decisions were taken at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Tuesday.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Abiola Olawoye, said traffic studies identified the Alagbaka–Federal University of Technology Akure corridor as one of the busiest routes in the state, necessitating the construction of a flyover.
According to him, the bridge will be located along Oba Adesida Road and extend from Adegbola Junction to the St. Matthias/NNPC axis in Alagbaka. He added that preliminary surveys would commence immediately ahead of construction.
The council also approved the construction and rehabilitation of several roads across the state, including the Oba–Ikun–Afo–Idoani Road, Imo Arigidi–Agbaluku Road and the Arigidi–Oke Agbe Road. Other projects approved include the Irele–Sabomi–Igbotu Road, Agadagba–Ile Ikiri–Igaligbo Road and the Okumo–Igodan Lisa Road.
Additional approvals covered the canalisation of a 40-kilometre canal from Ugbonla to Awoye in Ilaje Local Government Area, as well as the construction of walkways and township roads in riverine communities.
In the education sector, the council approved the upgrade of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, to the University of Agricultural Science and Technology, Owo.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Igbekele Ajibefun, said the new institution would offer programmes in agriculture, science, technology and engineering, adding that the move was aimed at expanding access to university education and producing globally competitive graduates.
The council also approved the procurement of advanced medical equipment for the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital in Ondo. The equipment includes MRI and CT scan machines, digital X-ray systems, ultrasound devices, mammography equipment and other specialised facilities.
Speaking on the development, the Commissioner for Health, Banji Awolowo-Ajaka, said the intervention would improve healthcare services and strengthen medical training in the state.
The executive council further approved counterpart funding for the rehabilitation of the Owena Multipurpose Dam. The Commissioner for Water Resources, Public Hygiene and Sanitation, Ayodele Akande, said the project would boost potable water supply to Akure and surrounding communities upon completion.
The project, which is being supported by development partners, including the World Bank, African Development Bank and the French Development Bank, is expected to improve sanitation and reduce waterborne diseases.
The council also approved the appointment of Oba Samuel Odimayo as the new Olofun of Irele in Irele Local Government Area, a move the government said would strengthen traditional leadership and promote peace in the community.
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