Source: Ekiti State Website

Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Monday, flagged off the construction of four major roads linking seven local government areas of the State.

The roads are Agbado-Ode-Isinbode- Omuo road linking Aiyekire and Ekiti East local government areas; Ilupeju- Ire- Ijan-Igbemo road linking Oye, Aiyekire and Irepodun-Ifelodun local government areas; Oye-Ikun-Otun-Dairy farm road which links Oye, Ilejemeje and Moba council areas, and Aramoko-Erijiyan-Ikogosi road in Ekiti West local government area.

Flagging off the construction works, the governor reiterated the commitment of his administration to meeting the aspiration of the people for infrastructure. He also challenged the people on their civic obligations, including tax payment.

Dr. Fayemi who was hailed by the people for embarking on the road projects assured that no part of the State will be left out in terms of infrastructure development.

He said his government has continued to pursue lofty goals in spite of daunting financial challenges.

On Oye-Ikun-Otun-Dairy farm road, Dr. Fayemi said the rehabilitation work would not only provide job opportunities for engineers, artisans, and casual workers among others but would also boost the operations of Ikun Dairy farm which was recently taken over by Promasidor Nigeria Ltd.

He explained that the project was commenced in 2011 with its scope on selected sections but the new scope of work involved “total asphalt overlay from Oye to Ikun, with an extension to Ikun Dairy Farm up to Ekiti State boundary with Kwara State”.