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Ekiti State Government has approved contracts worth billions of naira across key sectors, including rehabilitation of Ikogosi–Ipole–Efon Alaaye Road, at a cost of N7.3 billion.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, said this in a statement issued yesterday at the end of the virtual State Executive Council meeting.
He said the road project, awarded to Wals and Funs Nigeria Ltd and expected to be completed within 24 months, would involve clearing, earthworks, concrete drains, scarification, pavement and laying of asphalt.
He said the road upgrade aligned with Governor Biodun Oyebanji administration’s infrastructural development agenda and was aimed at easing the hardship of residents, improving socio-economic activities and enhancing security along the route.
Olatunbosun said the council also approved N3.86 billion for the building of aviation workers’ quarters within the perimeter of Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado-Ekiti.
The projects awarded to CCECC Nigeria Limited, include 40 residential units, car parks, external infrastructures and a waste management system within four months.
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Olatunbosun noted that approval was also given for N418.9million for the procurement of seven Toyota Hummer buses and one Prado Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) to support Bring Back Our Youths to Agriculture programme across the 16 local governments and 22 local council development areas (LCDAs).
The special adviser said N86.1million was also approved for the construction of six poultry pens with 2,000-bird capacity each across the three senatorial districts, while N299.9million was earmarked for Ekiti Broilers Production Scheme for Youth Empowerment.
He said N638.3million was also voted for the furnishing and equipping of dormitories for participants of the BBYA scheme, as well as N70million to recapitalise Fountain Agricultural Marketing Agency (FAMA) for the procurement of agrochemicals to support farmers.
Olatunbosun added that N358.3million was also approved for the first phase of Ekiti Fashion and Garment Training and Production Project.
The initiative, according to him, would train 100 youths in garment making and later transition 50 graduates into factory work.
He said the approval reflected Oyebanji administration’s commitment to invest in infrastructures, agriculture and youth empowerment as critical pillars of growth.
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