Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State says he will dualise the Akure-Idanre road if elected in the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16.

Mr Aiyedatiwa made the promise on Wednesday during his campaign to Idanre Local Government, where he assured the people of comprehensive development across the council area.

Mr Aiyedatiwa is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election.

He said the dualisation would significantly enhance transportation, particularly for investors willing to explore the tourism opportunities of the Idanre Hills.

Mr Aiyedatiwa revealed that the dualisation of the road would commence from Oke Aro junction in Akure to Idanre, adding that the contracting documentation was already being done.

“My administration is committed to improving critical infrastructure, boosting economic activities and ensuring the welfare of residents through sustained and strategic investments,” he said.

The governor also assured the people that his government would consider their requests, emphasising his commitment to embarking on projects to uplift the entire state.

The state chairman of the APC, Ade Adetimehin, commended Mr Aiyedatiwa’s infrastructural drive in Idanre and across the state.

“Governor Aiyedatiwa is a leader who prioritises the welfare of all citizens, and voting for him is a sure way to accelerate the development of the entire state,” he said.

The Commissioner for Water Resources, Sunday Akinwalire, said the governor had released the first tranche of a counterpart fund of ₦2.9 billion for the provision of water.

He explained that Mr Aiyedatiwa had prioritised water infrastructure, with a major project being the Akure Water Project, underway.

“Akure Water Project will benefit Idanre Local Government as part of the central senatorial district.

“This project, expected to be awarded within the next couple of months, has already received approval from the French Development Bank.

“It is in collaboration with the International Development Agency and the African Development Bank,” he said.
(NAN)