Osun splits 55.6km Iwo–Osogbo–Ibadan road to three contractors for speedy completion

 

By

Emmanuel Akintoye

 

The Osun State Government has awarded the 55.6-kilometre Iwo/Osogbo/Ibadan road project to three contractors, aiming to accelerate completion and address transportation bottlenecks between Osun and Oyo states.

The government said the arrangement is intended to fast-track execution, strengthen inter-state connectivity, and stimulate economic activity along the corridor.

Meanwhile, residents of Iwo have commended the administration of Ademola Adeleke over the construction of a 3.6-kilometre dual carriageway in the town, alongside other ongoing infrastructure projects across the ancient city.

They described the interventions as a boost to mobility, safety, and local commerce, noting that the road upgrades would ease traffic flow, improve access to businesses and public institutions, and reflect a renewed focus on grassroots development.

Speaking during an inspection of the ongoing 3.6-kilometre dual carriageway in Iwo, the Director of Highways, Engr. Moruf Ojebode said the governor had set a new pace in infrastructure delivery by constructing the first dual carriageway in the town.

According to him, “This administration awarded a 3.6KM dual carriage way from Odo-Ori market to Oja-Oba to the post office. From Oja Oba, we have the spot that leads to Oluwo’s palace; this is phase one of the project in Iwo. We have a second phase which has not commenced, that is from Post office to Adeeke, Iwo/Ibadan road, but phase one, the success we have on the road is 50%, the drainage has been completed, we have the walkway and the median that are ongoing.

“We have internal roads that have been completed in Iwo, which are Ansarudeen to Puti road, Fesu Agbowo road, and Post office to Oke-Ifa, Army junction to Jagun Ode road, and Junction Osogbo to Oke-Ola road. These roads are added to the dual carriageway; this administration will set a pace for the dual carriageway in Iwo too.”

Speaking about the Osogbo/Iwo/Ibadan road, Ojebode disclosed that, “The 55.6KM project has been divided into three and has been awarded to three contractors, namely: Pecular Ultimate Concerns, Kimzee Global Resources, and A’skorg Integrated Service Limited. The contractors will be mobilised this month, and the work will commence on the road.”

Commending the Adeleke’s infrastructural drive, the Chairman of Iwo Board of Trustees, Prof Lai Olurode, disclosed that, “As the president of the Iwo Board of Trustees, we have had occasions to engage the governor, to appreciate him for the good job that he is doing in Iwo, even though we expected him to have done more in Iwo, but he’s constructing dual carriages Way, the first of its kind in the Iwo local government.

“In this context, road infrastructure. You can see the Adeleke revolution in Osun state, in terms of road construction, from what I’ve seen in other towns, and I see it happening in Iwo.”

He urged Adeleke to concentrate on the completion of the Osogbo/Iwo/Ibadan road so as to connect the township roads to it to be more efficient in usage.

Also, the Iyaloja of Iwo land, Chief Mujidat Sarumi, said the ongoing road project, when completed, will improve the economic activities of the community.

“This project is a very laudable one; it is opening our economy to a diverse community. I want to urge our people to vote for Adeleke for a second term in office. This will make him do more for us in Iwo.”