Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday, inaugurated the newly constructed Ado-Iyin dual carriage road project, which was initially awarded by the Military administration in 1978 but abandoned shortly after.
Fayemi said the road which was initially designed to be a single lane road and meant to be extended from Iyin to Igede-Aramoko and Osun State boundary was abandoned by successive administrations for over four decades.
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The governor said the completion of the road despite its numerous natural challenges brought to fulfilment an age-long yearning of benefitting communities and provided the shortest link between the state capital and Iyin Ekiti.
Fayemi said the completion of the first phase of the project would engender socio-economic development in the state by easing the challenges of road users and enhancing the marketability of farm produce from adjourning communities.
Speaking on the impart of the 8km dual carriage road, adorned with streetlights and other facilities, the governor explained that the road would not only put an end to the unsafe nature of the existing Ado-Iyin Road, which had undulating alignment but would reduce the travelling time of commuters from 20 minutes to five minutes.
While reiterating the determination of his administration to complete all abandoned projects, the governor charged benefitting communities to support the government in maintaining the road and ensure its durability, with a promise to deal with anyone who abused or engaged in any deterrent activity that could damage the road.
Earlier, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe, while thanking the governor for fulfilling his promise, said he was glad to witness the occasion.
