Ondo approves flyover, road, health, water projects

Politics

AKURE, Nigeria (NPA) — Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved a series of infrastructure, healthcare, education and water projects aimed at improving living standards and accelerating economic development across the state.

Aiyedatiwa disclosed this in a statement issued after the State Executive Council meeting, where several strategic projects received approval.

According to the governor, one of the flagship projects is the construction of a 2.38-kilometre flyover in Akure to ease traffic congestion along the busy Alagbaka–Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) corridor.

The Executive Council also approved multiple road projects across several communities, including Idoani, Oke Agbe, Irele, Ilaje, Owo and Akure, among others.

The governor said the projects are designed to improve connectivity, facilitate economic activities and enhance access to critical services.

In the water sector, Aiyedatiwa announced that the state had secured counterpart funding for the rehabilitation of the Owena Multipurpose Dam.

He noted that the project would improve access to potable water in Akure and neighbouring communities.

The governor also unveiled plans to strengthen healthcare delivery through the procurement of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) Scan and other specialised medical equipment for the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH).

According to him, the investment will boost healthcare services and support medical training in the state.

In the education sector, the Executive Council approved the upgrade of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, to the University of Agricultural Science and Technology.

Aiyedatiwa said the upgrade would position Ondo State for greater advancement in science, technology, innovation and agricultural development.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering projects that improve the welfare of residents, stimulate economic growth and drive sustainable development across the state.