Kwara Exco Approves Ojoku-Ilemona Bye-Pass, Alabe-Oreke Road Projects As Govt Kickstarts Reconstruction Of Offa, Lafiagi Stadia
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has doubled down on his drive for a stronger and inclusive future anchored on solid infrastructure and human capital development with the State Executive Council disclosing on Thursday that it has approved construction projects across different sectors.
‘In what signaled the major takeoff of the Kwara Smart City project, the council has also approved the construction of a four-storey administrative/senate building for the Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED)’ a statement issued in Ilorin and made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the state Commissioner for Communications, Hon Bolanle Olukoju, said.
The statement noted that this was sequel to a presentation on the tender process by the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development Dr. Segun Ogunsola adding that the Senate building project was awarded to M C & T Limited at the cost of N11.9bn for a duration of 15 months.
Dr. Ogunsola said the building will house Senate/Council Chambers, Conference Rooms, and office accommodation for key management personnel such as the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellors, Registrar, Bursar.
The building will also according to him provide office spaces for routine university administration including Finance, Registry, Student Affairs, Examination, and Records, among others.
‘The council also considered and approved the construction of the Ojoku-Ilemona Bye-Pass Road Ilemona, Oyun Local Government Area, a 15km project with significant impacts on the communities in the axis.
The road directly connects traffic from the axis to the 49km tax credit-funded Afon-Ojoku-Offa-Odo Otin road.
The project was awarded to Construction Products Nig. Ltd. at N6.4 billion for a duration of 19 months.
After a presentation by the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, the cabinet also considered and approved N2 billion contract for the construction of Alabe-Oreke Road in Ifelodun local government, connecting the area with other agrarian communities in the rocky terrain.
The job, which completes the long stretch from Owode Ofaro end and links Ifelodun to Isin Local Government Area, is awarded to Wallyson Ventures for a completion period of 12 months’ the statement added.
Hon Bolanle also disclosed that contractors have been mobilized to begin construction works on the Offa and Lafiagi Stadia, strengthening public access to standard sports facilities in every part of the state.
‘Both stadia, now approved for rehabilitation, had been moribund for several years’ she added-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you
