Tag: Iwo

  • Gov. Adeleke Earns More Commendation as Osun Awards Contract for Completion of 55.6km Iwo-Oshogno-Ibadan Road

     

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

    …3.6KM Iwo dual carriageway 50 percent completed—Osun govt

    The Osun State Government has awarded  contract for a speedy completion of the 55.6-kilometre Iwo/Osogbo/Ibadan road project to address transportation bottlenecks between Osun and Oyo states.

    The good news was announced by the State Director of Highways, Engr. Maruf Ojebode while speaking during an inspection of the ongoing 3.6-kilometre dual carriageway in Iwo,

    Ojebode disclosed the government had awarded the construction job to three contractors  fast-track execution, strengthen inter-state connectivity, and stimulate economic activity along the corridor.
    The Contractors are Pecular Ultimate Concerns, Kimzee Global Resources, and A’skorg Integrated Service Limited, Ojebode disclosed, assuring that ‘:the contractors will be mobilised this month, and the work will commence on the road.”

    On their part. 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.

    Engr. Moruf Ojebode also noted that Governor Adeleke 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.”

    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.”

    Prof. Olurode 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, would 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.”

  • Osun:  Iwo Alfas Ask APC, ADC Teams;  Tell us why we Should not  Vote for Adeleke

    Osun:  Iwo Alfas Ask APC, ADC Teams; Tell us why we Should not Vote for Adeleke

     

     

    (Gov. Ademola Adeleke)

     

    By Flowerbudnews

    The last two days have been dramatic for the campaign teams of Najeem Sallam of the ADC and Bola Oyebamiji of APC as top clerics frontally asked why they think Ademola Adeleke did not deserve a second term.

    Reports indicated that a few days ago, the Ambo team met some top clerics at Iwo, a town renowned for its deep Islamic history.

    Eye witnesses at the meeting reported that the clerics openly asked the Ikire team to list what the APC has done for Iwo to warrant a vote for her guber candidate.

    “One of the top Alfa stood up and asked: “ We love you. We truly have no problem with you. Our problem is that your party neglected Iwo when you were in office. You cannot point to anything you did for Iwo when you were in office.

    “ That Ede man should have punished Iwo for not voting for him in 2022. He did not do that. See what he has delivered for Iwo. Roads, health centers, water works rehabilitation-why should we not vote for him ?

    Another witness said an Alfa known for his closeness to the APC in the past rose from his seat and after reciting quranic verses said : A gbodo paro. Ademola Adeleke has done well for us at Iwo. I am sorry. Iwo has decided to vote Adeleke this time around”

    Reports indicated that efforts by an Iwo prominent figure to persuade the clerics failed as the Mallams asked him: “ what were you able to bring to Iwo when you served with them?. Mention any development you brought”

    The Ikire team reportedly left unceremoniously.

    A similar situation was reported to have repeated itself today at Iwo when the ADC team came visiting.

    Top source at the venue said Sallam led the team, requesting prayers for his gubernatorial ambition.

    A top cleric very popular at Iwo was reported to have stood up even before the visitors made their presentations and spoke at length about neglect of Iwo by previous governments.

    Speaking in Yoruba translated here, the cleric condemned the habit of politicians who called Iwo their second home but derived joy in abandoning the town after each election.

    “ When you were in government , mention what you did for us. You came and lied to us to secure our votes and turned your back soon after.

    “ Please tell us what the APC government delivered. Nothing. Only empty promises. Now you are here again, asking for our votes. How can we trust you when you have failed us in the past”

    A leading cleric who hosted the meeting however minced no words when he took the microphone.

    “ I welcome you to Iwo, ilu afa. Let me repeat what I said at a programme recently. Adeleke has done what Iwo has never witnessed since independence. He is bringing development on all fronts.

    “ Even the blind can see the good things Adeleke is doing for Iwo. During your time , you did nothing for us. We have a governor who is delivering for us.

    “ The governor did not punish Iwo for not voting for him in 2022. He rewards us with so many good things. So why should we not vote for him in 2026?

    “ The prayer you requested is a hard one. We cannot reward good for evil. We have no reason not to support Adeleke”, the cleric was quoted as saying.

    Sallam’s team promised to do something once elected, an assurance which the clerics called belated.