I’ll Dualise Akungba Akoko Road & Construct Overhead Bridge – Says Gov Aiyedatiwa

In a move to curb the incessant accidents along the major road at Akungba Akoko in Akoko South West local government area of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has promised to dualise the road and construct an overhead bridge on it for pedestrians.

The Governor made the promise on Monday during an interaction with market women and youths of the community on his way from his senatorial campaign rally at Ikare Akoko in Akoko North East local government area.

Governor Aiyedatiwa, who was responding to the concerns expressed by the women and youths over the condition of the dreaded road, said his administration has no plan to remove the barricades on the road.

The Governor stressed that the government had in the last few months considered various options before settling for the dualisation of the road and the overhead bridge.

According to him, the dualisation of the road will start from Ikare Akoko and run through the frontage of the main gate of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.

The Governor and the Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, had led chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the flag off of the Northern senatorial district leg of the party’s gubernatorial campaign at Ikare Akoko.

Addressing the massive crowd, Governor Aiyedatiwa called on the people to rally behind the APC in the coming November 16 governorship election, emphasizing that the future of Ondo State depends on the continuity of the party’s developmental agenda.

The Governor expressed his gratitude to the people for their overwhelming support, which he attributed to the visible developmental strides his administration has made in less than one year in office.

He said: “The love and support you have shown me and our great party stem from the progress you have witnessed. You see the difference, and you want that progress to continue.

“In every sector of our society, the government has intervened. We owe no salaries to our workers; in fact, salaries are paid before or on the 25th of every month.

“We are recruiting more teachers for both primary and secondary schools because we understand that our children are the leaders of tomorrow, and they deserve a solid education.”

The Governor also mentioned the significant efforts his administration has made in constructing and renovating schools, as well as efforts made in security, health, agriculture and infrastructure.

“We are building roads, securing our communities, and making sure our farmers can thrive. This is the work we must continue.

“On November 16, I urge everyone gathered here and those who are not present to convert your support into votes for the APC to ensure the continuation of our significant progress in the state,” he added.