Open Salawu honoured by CCII, praises Gov Makinde on infrastructural development
Yinka ADETUNJI
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The Chairman of the Oyo State Project Performance Monitoring Agency, Engr Muftau Open Salawu has heaped commendations on Governor Seyi Makinde for what he described as his impressive efforts in project delivery assuring all zones of the state of even development.
Engr Open Salawu made this disclosure during his conferment with the prestigious award of “Champion of Ibadan Development” by the Ibadan apex socio-cultural organisation, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), held at the Ibadan House.
In his remark, Engr Open Salawu acknowledged Ibadan’s longstanding infrastructure needs and thus praised Governor Engr Seyi Makinde’s exceptional efforts in upgrading the city’s infrastructure, emphasizimg “this has set him apart from previous governors from Ibadan.”
Open Salawu who is Babalaje of Ogbomoso further said, “As Chairman of the Project Performance Monitoring Agency, I can confidently say that Governor Engr Seyi Makinde is relentless in driving project delivery. I assure all zones in Oyo state that they will receive their fair share of infrastructure development.”
He noted that Ibadan is presently undergoing a remarkable transformation, citing some major infrastructure projects including the Circular Road, Ladoke Akintola Airport, and intracity road resurfacing stretching over 100km. “The surge in real estate development further underscores Ibadan’s growth, marking this period as one of its most prosperous times,” he added.
Open Salawu speaking on the Ladoke Akintola Airport, stressed “the project is designed to transform the airport into a modern, world-class facility, enhancing travel experiences, boosting economic growth, attracting investments, and empowering the people of Oyo state.”
He assured the ongoing Circular road mega project named after former Governor Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja would improve connectivity in Ibadan and drive investment.
“The 110 km Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road which is designed to encircle the entirety of Ibadan will strategically link the Ibadan-Ife Expressway, the Moniya Train Station, Ibadan Inland Dry Port, the proposed Oluyole Free Trade Zone and different parts of the Ibadan Metropolis. The Circular Road will also ease the flow of traffic in strategic locations in the metropolis as well as drive more development in Oyo state.”
He also informed, “Additionally, numerous projects are underway in the education and healthcare sectors, further solidifying Ibadan’s growth trajectory.”
Expressing appreciation for the award, he disclosed, “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the leadership and members of CCII, led by President General, Bar. Chief Sulaimon Ajewole, for the honour bestowed upon me as Champion of Ibadan Development. Special thanks to Chief Bayo Oyero, Aare Mayegun of Ibadanland, for presenting the award.”
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The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) is an umbrella body for all the socio-cultural societies/clubs of Ibadan extraction both at home and in diaspora. One of the main objectives for its formation is to provide a forum for the coordination and harmonization of the development efforts of the constituent societies towards the promotion of economic, social, education and cultural interest of Ibadanland with a view to achieving the fullest measure of effectiveness.
