50th Anniversary: Oyo To Renovate Govt House With N63.4bn

The Oyo State Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved the sum of N63,479,858,000 for the overhauling of the Government House structures.

This was disclosed in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, the state capital.

The statement said the council described the current state and ambience of the Government House as an embarrassment and an unbefitting facility.

The Commissioner observed that for the past six years, the Governor and his deputy have been living in their personal houses instead of their official residences at the Government House.

Oyelade noted that the Banquet Hall at the Government House would be completed before the 50th anniversary of the state, next year, as part of the Seyi Makinde administration’s legacy for the next administration.

The commissioner said, “The Council also approved the sum of N131,751,530 to employ professional gardeners for the maintenance of green areas and other designated places of the Government House.

“Similarly, in fulfillment of its determination to upgrade the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport to International standards, the government is processing the installation of Instrument Landing Systems.

“The approval was given for the procurement and installation by the State Executive Council for a sum of ₦14,296,507,000.

“The ILS technology ensures the smooth landing of aircraft, especially in bad weather.”

He explained further that an earlier instrument procured by the Federal Government was damaged, and the state has taken it upon itself to procure and install another one within six months.

Oyelade reiterated that facilities are being put in place for Customs, Immigration and other vital agencies to meet International standards.

Olamilekan Adigun

Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.

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