Legacy Road Projects: As Seyi Makinde Assures Indigenes of Fresh Vistas for Oyo State

There is nothing more satisfying for the people of a region than to have their leader fulfilling the terms of their appointment. Similarly, there’s nothing as rewarding to a leader as the praise and support of the people. This is the dynamics in Oyo State at the moment. Having been celebrated by outsiders for being a progressive and deeply committed governor, Seyi Makinde has won the sincere accolades of his people.

Scholars say that transportation is the maker and breaker of cities. For Oyo, it is the beginning of an age of satisfaction. All of this jubilation has to do with the recent move by Makinde which saved billions of Naira on top of guaranteeing the completion of an important road project.

The story behind the Ibadan Circular Road is that it was in the heart of Makinde’s predecessor to fix up the stretch of roadway. However, the plan was a bit costly, and so the government intended to work on 32 kilometres of the road, bringing the construction cost to about N70 billion. However, Makinde with his team of progressive minds has found a way to do more on the project with considerably less money
According to the reports that have gladdened the hearts of the Oyo people, Makinde will construct the entire 110 kilometres of the road, with expenses reaching N138.2 billion. Using the former estimate as a yardstick, 110 kilometres would have cost about N240 billion. In other words, Makinde’s idea is to save N100 billion and still fix up the entire roadway.

The contract has, in fact, already been re-awarded since Makinde does not intend to waste any time. The road will serve as the link to the new central business district that the governor is making arduous efforts towards establishing.

There are leaders and there are leaders. Makinde, by the reckoning of his own people who know him best, is an A-list governor.