Gov Makinde completes 11.8 km Akala road project

Governor Seyi Makinde has completed an 11.8 km Akala road in Oluyole and Ido local government areas respectively valued at millions of naira initiated by the late Governor Alao Adebayo Akala.

The road which is set for commissioning by the Governor serves as a link between New Garage in Oluyole local government and Apata in Ido local government area.

The project is expected to improve commuting time from Lagos, Ibadan, Abeokuta, and other parts of the ancient city as well as boost commerce in the affected areas.

According to the construction giant, Messrs Kopek Construction Limited which handled the job, the project is hundred per cent completed and awaiting commissioning.

Many residents who spoke with this correspondent, paid glowing tributes to Governor Seyi Makinde for completing the project abandoned for eight years by his predecessor.

Lauding the efforts of Makinde especially in the area of infrastructural development, one of the residents in the area, Pa Mathew Adejobi in an interview with Tribune Online described him as a true symbol of a democrat and good leader.

Pa Adejobi who is one of the landlords in the Kuola area of Apata noted that despite the initial setback, Governor Makinde showed exemplary leadership by ensuring the completion of the project started by the late Otunba Alao-Akala.

Also, Alhaja Bosede Adeogun, a resident in the challenge area of Ibadan expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde for deeming fit to complete the project, adding that the governor has always demonstrated that he cares for the people.

“When the road was started by our former governor Alao-Akala we were so happy and overjoyed.

“This road has brought uncountable benefits to the people of Ibadan. But after Alao-Akala left, late governor Ajimobi did not touch it for eight years.

“The people felt the pain because the road was abandoned. You can see now that people are very happy with our governor, Seyi Makinde because he completed this road. See, the problem of traffic and the pains of sleeping on the road for hours at Apata, that is no longer there because of this new road. We are happy and we God for the life of our governor Makinde,” Adeogun said.

Also speaking on the quality of the project, Engr Paul Champion of Kopek Construction Limited said the project is one hundred per cent completed and awaiting commissioning.

He said the quality of the can be compared with the best anywhere in the world, assuring that the road would be adequately maintained for a whole year.

He further commended the communities for their help, support and cooperation within the period the project lasted, despite the painful decision to demolish a big estate to pave the way for the construction of the road.

“There was a lot of compensation on the road. After the compensation was fully done, we started the demolition, and it took us less than a year to complete the project. Honestly, we thank God we didn’t face any challenges. As for the community, they were very helpful, really they are very friendly.

“From the government also, there was no delay in any payment, and there was no challenge in all these. You know, Kopek Construction Limited is a well-known company, we have more than 35 years in the construction business, especially in the South West, we thank God that we are known for quality jobs, and we try our best the maximum we can to make sure that we deliver the best job and the best quality.

“On the maintenance, we have one year for the maintenance of the road, but I can assure you that the work we did on the road is superb and standard,” he stated.