Adeleke Pays Tribute To Aregbesola, Commissions ‘Ona-Baba-Ona’ Road Project
Governor Ademola Adeleke has praised one of his predecessors, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, for initiating the Osogbo East Bye Pass Ring Road, noting that his foresight has brought development to the people of the state capital.
Adeleke, while speaking at the commissioning of the Oba Adesoji Aderemi East Bye-Pass road, expressed optimism that the project will further boost economic activities and impact the lives of residents.
He frowned at the idea of abandoning projects for political reasons, stressing that the development of Osun must be paramount to any leader.
Flanked by his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde, the Governor also hinted on his resolve to complete existing projects and initiate new ones for the overall economic development of the state.
His words, “I must also pay tribute to my brother, former Governor Rauf Aregbesola. His administration started the Osogbo Ring Road project before it was abandoned by the previous government. Today, Ogbeni Aregbesola must be happy at the final completion of the project.
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“At the inception of our administration, I had promised my God and the people of Osun state that I would not abandon projects inherited from my predecessors. It is my considered view that public projects are public assets which must not be wasted on the altar of political vendetta. I followed my conviction by directing my team to compile a list of all abandoned projects and submit a plan of completion.
“Based on the plan of action, our administration has completed several projects across the sectors. In under 100 days, we completed the Osogbo – Ikirun road dualisation with full solar street lights. It has been open to use since then. We expanded the inherited reconstruction of Iwo – Osogbo road to include dualisation of a major internal road inside Iwo.
“We completed several abandoned projects inside Osun State University including the one at Isale Osun which was neglected for almost eleven years. Aside from our resolve to complete inherited projects, the road we are about to commission has important significance for the economic well being and safety of our people.
“Before our assumption of office, we had reports of multiple fatal accidents and traffic gridlock on this road. Many voters actually demanded completion of the road during our electioneering campaign. I thank God that today we fulfill our promises to the people of our dear State. The completion of the dualisation within record time has expanded economic growth of the capital city. It will save our people from untimely death and injuries,” Adeleke stressed further.
Sodiq Yusuf is a trained media practitioner and journalist with considerable years of experience in print, broadcast, and digital journalism. His interests cover a wide range of causes in politics, governance, sports, community development, and good governance.
