The Osun State government has announced its plan to build five flyovers and 45 roads in the state within the next year as part of its N100 billion infrastructure development project.
The project, which will be funded by the state without taking any loans, will also include the rehabilitation of 345 health centers, 31 schools, and water provision in 332 wards of the state.
The governor of the state, Ademola Adeleke, who revealed the plan in Osogbo on Friday, said the flyovers would be located in Osogbo, Ile-Ife, Owode-Ede, and Ikirun towns.
He also said the roads would be dualised in Osogbo, Ede, and Ilesa.
He said the project would give preference to local suppliers of materials and contractors to empower the people of the state. He also warned hoodlums not to extort money from the contractors.
He said, “We are getting set to key into infra financing opportunities as long as it will not add to the financial burden of the state.
“Let me declare here that the infra plan I am about to unveil is purely state-sponsored without any loan from financial institutions. I must also add that we are hitting the ground running immediately after this launch. We are complying with all procurement laws and due process.
“Very importantly, our administration is ensuring localisation in the implementation process. Local content in terms of sourcing of materials and workforce are key to transfer skills and economically empower our people.”
