A Socio-cultural Organization known as Igbaja Progressive Union (IPU) has commended the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazak for earmarking N10.08 billion towards the construction of roads in Kwara South Senatorial District of the state.
The group, in a press conference in Porthacourt, Rivers State said the proposed road projects would mark a significant achievement for the people the district, who according to them have endured years of neglect from past administrations.
National chairman of the Union, Dr Oluwatoyin Alabi, who spoke at the press conference, noted that the Igbaja people are elated about the award of contracts for the rehabilitation of dilapidated roads in the area, especially, the rehabilitation of the 12-kilometre Aiase-Ipo-Okeye Road, which he said had caused people misery for years, hindering economic growth in the area.
Alabi, who could not contain his joy said the N10bn projects covers the construction of the 11-kilometre Owu Falls Phase I at a cost of N3,998,838,427.50, to be completed within 18 months; Rehabilitation of the 20-kilometre Arandun Township Roundabout-Esie-Oro Township Road at N3,821,595,765.63, scheduled for completion in 10 months; and the Rehabilitation of the 12-kilometre Aiase-Ipo-Okeye Road, budgeted at N2,256,879,187.50, with an eight-month completion timeline.
He said: “We recognise the governor’s efforts in implementing various interventions to alleviate the challenges faced by the people of Igbaja.
” We appreciate the appointment of our sons to Cabinet positions, thus providing our people with a pride of place in his government.
“Ongoing repair of moribund dam that had been abandoned for years by past administration, which serves Igbaja and neighbouring communities.
“Allocation of a N10 million intervention fund for victims, who lost their properties during the devastating rainstorm in 2022. The governor’s generous support aided in the recovery of those affected by the disaster.
“Personal donation of N1 million to support the Igbaja Peoples Forum in procuring palliatives to cushion the hardship caused by the petrol subsidy removal.
“Timely repair of the 2.5MVA transformer sub-station benefitting Igbaja and 58 other communities in 2023.
“Successful completion of asphalt laying at Igbaja Town Hall Road.
“The Igbaja Progressive Union National Executive Council, representing the people of Igbaja, expresses our profound gratitude to His Excellency for his responsiveness to our needs and his compassionate actions.”