Residents of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, have commended the state government for ongoing road development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and easing transportation.
Some residents, who spoke with newsmen during an inspection tour of projects in the Odo-Ado area, expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work.
The Abodi of Ado-Ekiti, Chief Adedipe Jamie Olusola, lauded the government’s commitment to infrastructural development, particularly the Ejigbo–Odo-Ado road project.
Olusola said the road, when completed, would enhance connectivity and boost economic activities in the area.
He also commended Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, describing his administration as responsive to the needs of the people through timely interventions in critical sectors.
In the same vein, a resident, Mrs Happiness Joy, appreciated the government for prioritising road rehabilitation and construction within the metropolis.
She said the intervention had brought relief to commuters and residents who previously experienced difficulties due to poor road conditions.
According to her, the projects will improve transportation and contribute to socio-economic development.
Another resident, Mrs Adedayo Olayemi, commended the government for embarking on road projects across the state, noting their positive impact on accessibility.
She, however, appealed to the government to extend the projects to her street at Ilupeju Avenue, near the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, citing urgent need for intervention.
Other residents called on the government to sustain the tempo and ensure timely completion of all projects.
They also urged road users to cooperate with contractors and adhere to traffic regulations to safeguard the newly constructed roads.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Works, Mr Sola Adebayo, urged contractors handling projects across the state to adhere strictly to contractual agreements and timelines.
Adebayo assured residents that many of the ongoing projects would be completed before October 2026.
Responding on behalf of the construction firm, Engineer David Sanni assured the government and residents of the company’s commitment to delivering the project in line with agreed specifications.
Sanni said the firm would ensure compliance with quality standards and complete the project as scheduled.
He added that necessary machinery and skilled personnel had been deployed to guarantee timely delivery of durable infrastructure.
The contractor however pleaded with drivers of articulated trucks and heavy duty vehicles to use alternative routes pending the completion of the road
The inspection tour was part of efforts to assess the progress of ongoing infrastructural projects and ensure compliance with specifications and timelines.
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