Five federal lawmakers representing Osun State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have commended President Bola Tinubu for approving Federal road projects worth N700 billion in the state, while also warning against what they described as misinformation regarding the projects’ origin and execution.
The lawmakers, comprising Senator Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East), Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), Oluwole Oke (Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency), Taofeek Ajilesoro (Ife Federal Constituency) and Olusanya Omirin (Ijesa Federal Constituency), made their position known in a statement issued in Osogbo on Saturday.
They said the interventions were secured through legislative engagements and presidential approval, and urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to avoid conflicting claims over the projects.
“In 2024 Governor Ademola Adeleke met with Minister of work HE David Umani requested a refund of Federal roads his government did, particularly the Ede- Ofatedo road and Ikirun- Ila -Odo dualisation road. It’s extremely saddened that the government of Adeleke is sharing pictures taken in 2024 on social media to represent recent pictures,” they said.
The lawmakers also detailed their engagement with the presidency on road infrastructure in the state.
“Last year the Senator Fadahunsi and Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi met with Mr President and requested for reconstruction of the dualization of Ibadan- Ife – Ilesa – Akure -Owo road. Also, there was a motion on the floor of the Senate sponsored by Sen Ajagunnla Olubiyi Fadeyi and co-sponsors by south west Senators in that corridor for the attention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR administration to award the road. Today the road has been awarded and funds released,” they said.
They added that other road projects in the state were also influenced by federal intervention processes.
They added, “The Gbongan – Akoda – Osogbo just awarded and Ibadan- Iwo – Osogbo road was initiated by the Hon Minister of Blue Economy HE Gboyega Oyetola CON which Mr President instructed Sen Umahi to speed up and award it.”
Commending former governor and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Gboyega Oyetola, the lawmakers said the federal projects should be properly attributed.
“Also our appreciate to the President and commander in- chief , President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for awarding the total sum of 700billion naria Federal roads project in Osun State,” the lawmakers said.
They further urged the state government to avoid misrepresentation of project ownership.
Earlier, Governor Ademola Adeleke also acknowledged federal approval of road rehabilitation projects in the state, expressing appreciation to the presidency and the Ministry of Works.
“I received the news of the FG through the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of the approval of two key federal roads in Osun State. The rehabilitation of Osogbo – Gbongan road and Osogbo – Iwo – Ibadan road will no doubt bring great relief and enhance economic development of Osun state.
“During my official working visit to the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi on 18th October, 2024, I presented these roads and pleaded for urgent intervention. I applaud the listening ears of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister and pledge the support of our government during the period of executing these projects,” the statement said.
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