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Ile-Ife N14.9bn flyover will be completed in one year – Adeleke
The first flyover in Ile-Ife is set to be completed within 12 months, according to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. He made this announcement during the official flag-off of the flyover construction at Lagere Junction, Ile-Ife, on Tuesday.
Governor Adeleke revealed that the project, estimated at a cost of N14.9 billion, will be executed by Messrs. Sammya Nigeria Limited. He emphasized the commitment to due process and procurement laws in awarding the contract.
He stated, “The completion period is twelve months. Additionally, I flag off the construction of local government roads totaling 55.86km at the cost of N30,677,814,099.42. This is also to have a completion period of twelve months.”
Governor Adeleke also highlighted ongoing rehabilitation work on 55.86km of local government roads across Ife land, amounting to N30.6 billion. He assured continuous efforts to improve infrastructural amenities, particularly recognizing Ile-Ife’s significance as the cradle of the Yoruba race.
He urged contractors and residents to collaborate closely for the successful execution of these projects.
In response, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, commended the governor’s efforts to upgrade infrastructure in the town. He appealed for the rehabilitation of other roads in poor condition across the Ife metropolis, emphasizing the importance of completing the projects initiated.
The Ooni urged the governor to prioritize the completion of the flyover and not just limit the efforts to flagging off the project, stressing the significance of delivering tangible results. He specifically mentioned Mayfair Road and requested its inclusion in the rehabilitation plans.
President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Originally set to end in August 2025, his tenure will now continue until August 2026.
According to a statement signed by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, the extension aims to give Mr. Adeniyi the opportunity to consolidate key reforms and oversee the completion of major initiatives, including the modernisation of Customs operations, the National Single Window Project, and Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
President Tinubu commended Adeniyi’s leadership and expressed confidence that the extension would bolster trade facilitation, boost revenue generation, and enhance border security.
Appointed Comptroller-General in October 2023, Adeniyi recently achieved international recognition when he was elected Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organization, the highest decision-making body in global customs affairs.
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Kogi Governor Commends President Tinubu over Abuja-Lokoja Road Reconstruction
The Governor also commended the Works Minister, Engr Dave Imahi for the quality of job on the road.
The Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for showing unparalleled commitment towards the completion of the Abuja-Lokoja road Reconstruction, saying his action has demonstrated his unwavering determination to fix the nation’s infrastructure deficit.
The Governor while inspecting a section of the road at Kotonkarfe in Kogi State said the President represents a “coalition of excellence”.
“This is our own coalition. This is what our President is doing and we are grateful to him. This is development”, he said.
The Governor also commended the Works Minister, Engr Dave Imahi for the quality of job on the road.
The Wife of the President Oluremi Remi Tinubu has donated the sum of one billion naira to victims of the horrific Yelwata attack in Benue State.
Oluremi Tinubu who announced the donation during her condolence visit to the state, described the killings as very unnecessary.
About 6 weeks after the heart wretching attack on Yelwata community of Guma local council of Benue State State Wife of the President Oluremi Tinubu visits to pay her condolence.
She proceeds to the new banquet hall of the Government house Makurdi where she meets with relevant stakeholders and makes a significant donation on behalf of council of the renewed hope agenda initiative.
Earlier State Governor Hyacinth Alia while appreciating the show of sympathy by the first family renewed his call for the establishment of State police.
Chairman State Council Of Chiefs the Tor Tiv Orchivirigh James Ayatse wants the killer terrorists flushed out of the State and neighbouring Nassarawa State.
He equally called for compensation for victims to rebuild their lives and return back to their ancestral homes.
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