Oyo road infrastructure project earns high praise as Governor Makinde’s efforts receive approval for driving economic growth through road expansion

The Oyo road infrastructure project under Governor Seyi Makinde has received high praise from the Oyo State Advisory Council.

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Council chairman Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN) led the commendation during an inspection of the ongoing 110-kilometre Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project in Ibadan on Wednesday.

Speaking to journalists after the visit, Ayorinde expressed strong satisfaction with the project’s progress.

In a statement released in Ibadan by the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Makinde, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the council chairman described the quality and pace of the work as excellent and impactful.

According to Ayorinde, “This is a legacy project poised to ease traffic congestion within the Ibadan metropolis, stimulate economic growth, and open up the corridor for real estate development and hospitality businesses. The project will also become an arterial road that will connect the state to other states in the country.”

He added that the Circular Road is being delivered with speed and precision.

The infrastructure, which spans multiple local government areas including Oluyole, Ona-Ara and Egbeda, is expected to transform movement in and around Ibadan.

“We can see that work is going at a very intense pace on this Circular Road, and it is quite commendable. It is one thing to have content and another thing to deliver. We are very satisfied that this road will be delivered on time. The level of the work is very good,” Ayorinde stated.

The project is regarded as one of the most ambitious road developments in the region.

It was originally conceived under previous administrations but is now being actualised under Governor Makinde.

According to observers, the current administration has shown serious commitment to infrastructure as a key component of economic policy.

“As we speak, the project has opened up a new town. Also, it will decongest traffic in Ibadan. Most people travelling through Ibadan would not have to enter the city if they have nothing to do there. So, it is an economic impetus,” Ayorinde noted.

He urged citizens of Oyo State to take ownership of the project once completed. According to him, the sustainability and long-term impact of such projects depend on community cooperation and responsible use.

“The government has delivered for the people, and the people should own this project and ensure that it remains a super highway that is looked after,” he added.

The council’s inspection was led through key sections of the project by the state Commissioner for Works and Transport, Mojeed Mogbojubola.

The team began at the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and proceeded through other project points in Oluyole, Ona-Ara and Egbeda.

Other members of the Advisory Council present during the inspection include Babatunde Oduyoye, Bashir Ajibade, Adewale Atande, Abiola Ajaja, Aderemi Ayodele, Akinade Alamu, and Rasak Gbadegesin.

Makinde’s administration has been widely recognised for its investment in physical infrastructure as a means of stimulating growth.

With the Circular Road nearing key construction milestones, hopes are high that the impact will be far-reaching.

The ongoing development aligns with the governor’s broader economic agenda for Oyo State.

Once completed, the Circular Road is expected to reduce pressure on inner-city roads and improve logistics for goods and services moving through the region.

The project is also expected to spark commercial development across its corridor, particularly in real estate and tourism.

This is seen as a key driver of local employment and private sector investment.

With continued monitoring and execution, the Circular Road is on course to become one of the most important public works in Oyo State’s modern history.

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Residents, stakeholders, and government officials alike are optimistic about its completion and long-term benefits.