Ogbomoso North LG boss George Ogunlade assures of quality road rehabilitation in Ogbomoso

Ogbomoso North LG boss George Ogunlade assures of quality road rehabilitation in Ogbomoso

Khalid ABRAHAM

The chairman of Ogbomoso North local government Hon George Ogunlade has assured the people of Ogbomoso that the ongoing road rehabilitation works at various locations in the city being undertaken by the Oyo state government will be of great standard.

Hon Ogunlade gave this assurance Thursday after he inspected some sites of the project including INEC, Ile-Ewe and Ogbegun areas.

Rehabilitation work is in top gear in these areas as in other locations like Osupa, Ode-Abese, Apatematawin and so on. However, because of some patching that were initially and hastily executed in some locations like Ode-Abese area but while beyond, Exchange axis towards Ayegun area, the road is in bad condition and the contractors have abandoned the site, the general consensus being formed is that an haphazard work is in the offing.

Notwithstanding, Hon Ogunlade has noted that the construction would be in stages saying presently, patching and drainage are being done where necessary as a prelude to complete asphalt re-laying.

Ogunlade who said in a Facebook post on his page that he was full of commendations for one Engr Elijah from the ministry of works whom he met at the construction site in Ogbegun area (where a new bridge is about to be constructed on Iwofin road and drainage being done), and workers of Kopek Construction Company, disclosed he was not unaware of certain insinuation about the Ogbomoso project.

“I am aware of some concerns and rumors circulating about the “patch” stage of the road,” he began. “I want to assure everyone that this is part of the construction process. The roads are first prepared before the final stage, which includes full tiling/asphalting, as well as completion of drainage and the bridge—just like the work currently ongoing at Ogbegun river.”

He appealed to the people to be unperturbed assuring a quality work will be done. He buttressed his point by saying Governor Seyi Makinde believes in action and good job.

“I urge our people to remain calm and patient. The project is ongoing, and the final finishing will be done properly. The asphalt work will be completed, and the roads will meet the expected standard.

“Our Governor is a leader who believes in action. He is a man of honor and integrity who fulfills his promises, and this project is a clear testament to that commitment.”

He expressed confidence Oyo state under Makinde “will continue to witness progress and development in our communities.”