Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has unveiled the first phase of the 3.5-kilometre Ila-Orangun township road dualisation, saying the project will boost socio-economic development in the ancient town and its environs.In a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and obtained in Osogbo on Friday, Adeleke described the dual carriageway as a critical infrastructure that would improve commerce, mobility and safety for residents.
The governor said the project, alongside other township roads, markets and health facilities executed by his administration, reflected the government’s commitment to spreading development across all parts of the state, particularly rural communities.
He added that the road would attract investment, ease the movement of farm produce and improve access to schools, hospitals and the palace.
“The dual carriageway is more than a road; it is a lifeline for commerce, mobility and safety for the people. This project, alongside other township roads, markets and health facilities, shows that this administration believes development must reach the grassroots.
“Ila is a historic town; it is a centre of learning, culture and commerce.
“With this dualised road, we are opening Ila to more investment, easier movement of farm produce and better access to schools, hospitals and the palace.
“We also know that this road connects Ila to other towns; that is why we are also working on intercity roads to ensure Ila is not left behind in the Osun infrastructure agenda.
