Afrigather The Ekiti State chapter of the Yoruba socio-cultural organisations, Afenifere has lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his funding and dedication to uplift infrastructures within the state. Afenifere mentioned the governor in his nearly two years in workplace has demonstrated unusual dedication to the welfare and socio-economic growth of the state…..CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
The deputy chairman of Afenifere in Ekiti state, Bayo Idowu spoke to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital on Tuesday after a tour of ongoing highway initiatives throughout the state. Idowu mentioned the continuing development of Ado-Iworoko-Ifaki highway, the primary part of ring highway and township roads visited was a testomony to the administration’s dedication to enhancing the panorama of the state via highway development. He mentioned: “We wish the general public to be correctly educated on the actions of the federal government and the way the general public funds are being expended, that’s the reason we embark on the visitation to some initiatives being launched into by the current administration below Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
“We start our visitation from the Ado-Iworoko-Ifaki highway, which could be very important to linking Ekiti to Ilorin in Kwara state and different neighbouring states. Additionally, we visited the ring highway from Iworoko-Are-Afao-Ado, resulting in the airport. We equally visited Jimoh Aliu, Obisesan roads “These are roads crucial not solely to the commuters however for businessmen as a result of highway infrastructure is vital to growth and even the mantra of prosperity which the governor extols.
“We interacted with the contractors they usually instructed us that the initiatives have been well-funded and could be delivered in file time. Don’t neglect that has at all times been the fulcrum of any challenge. If a challenge shouldn’t be properly funded, meaning is on the threshold of abandonment.
“And we noticed a departure from the previous when it comes to the standard and design of those roads. We noticed a nexus between the governor’s mantra of prosperity and these large highway constructions.
“Going by what we noticed throughout the areas visited within the senatorial district, we weren’t the place we was previously when it comes to highway in Ekiti and we commend the governor for deploying the state funds correctly and judiciously.”
On the rising inflation and starvation within the land, the group suggested the governor to stay dedicated to his revolution in agriculture within the state, noting that the federal government’s funding would quickly assist in attaining meals safety.
“In a short time, we’ll quickly be in planting season and likewise harvesting will begin, I’ll urge the governor to make sure the safety of our farmers throughout the state,” he mentioned.
