Fayemi Flags off Construction of 1,000km Roads in Ekiti

Source: THISDAY

Profound excitement was yesterday felt across many communities in Ekiti State as the state Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, flagged off the construction of 1,000 kilometre-rural roads in the three senatorial districts of the state.

Fayemi, who was represented by the state Deputy Governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, explained that the roads, when constructed, would stimulate the grassroots economy, provide access to markets for farm produce and prevent post-harvest losses always incurred by farmers.

He said the project is co-financed by the state government, the World Bank and the French Agency for Development (AFD) under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).

The project took off with six pilot roads namely: Ogotun-Alagbede Road, Kajola-Ago Aduloju Road, Iyin Odo Oro-Aroto Road, Itaji-Orisunmibare Road, Oke Ako Farm Road and Imesi Kosomolate Road, with others to commence in due course.

Video Source: Ekiti RAAMP

Status of Ogotun- Alagbede Road

The Ogotun-Alagbederoad was flagged off as one of the six pilot roads under the RAAMP project in Ekiti state. While initial work began on the road, it was not completed. Governor Fayemi delivered on his promise to commence the reconstruction of the road before leaving office.