From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has appealed to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, not to deceive his people with the flag off of the flyover at Lagere, Ile-Ife but should endeavor to complete the project.
“I want to plead with the governor not to deceive us with the flag off but to complete this project. Don’t just come here to cut the ribbon but please complete this overhead bridge you unveiled today.
“Also, help us to rehabilitate bad roads in Ile-Ife and expand them if need be. Please don’t neglect us and we will continue to pray for you,” Ooni said.
Governor Adeleke had announced the newly flagged off of a N14.9 billion flyover at Lagere, Ile-Ife, yesterday.
He said the 55.86 kilometres of roads to be constructed across the 30 local governments in the state were awarded at the cost of N30.6 billion.
Speaking at the flag-off in Ile-Ife, Adeleke said: “We are flagging off the flyover bridge at Lagere Junction as well as the commencement of 55 kilometres of roads across the 30 local governments areas.
“After compliance with the due process and procurement laws, the flyover is awarded to Messrs Sammya Nigeria Limited at a cost of N14,938,924,771.45.
“The completion period is 20 months. Additionally, I flag off the construction of local government roads totalling 55.86km at the cost of N30,677,814,099.42. This is also to have a completion period of 12 months.
“I urge the various contractors and the host communities to partner closely for the successful execution of the projects. Community relations must never be downplayed.”
Adeleke had announced last October that his administration would complete five flyovers within 12 months across the three senatorial districts.