Monarchs hail Tinubu, Oyetola over Osun road reconstruction

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola (right) addressing traditional rulers from Osun West Senatorial District of Osun State when they visited him in his country home in Iragbiji, Osun State, on Thursday.

Traditional rulers from Osun West Senatorial District have commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, over the approval of the reconstruction of the 90.9-kilometre Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road. The monarchs described the project as a landmark intervention that would boost economic activities, improve transportation, and enhance the socio-economic development of communities along the corridor. The royal fathers conveyed their appreciation in a letter addressed to Tinubu on Monday. The letter was presented to Oyetola at his country home in Iragbiji, Osun State, for onward delivery to the President. Led by the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurasheed Adewale Akanbi, the monarchs praised the President for approving the strategic road project, which they said demonstrated his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development and inclusive governance. According to the traditional rulers, the road serves as a major economic link between Osun and Oyo states and has for years posed serious challenges to commuters, traders, farmers, students, and other road users due to its poor condition. “This monumental intervention stands as a bold testament to your administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructural renewal, economic revitalisation, and national integration. The road, which serves as a major economic corridor connecting Osun State to Oyo State and other parts of the South-West, has for many years posed untold hardship to commuters, traders, students, farmers, transporters, and other road users due to its deplorable condition. “Your timely approval of this strategic project has therefore rekindled hope in the hearts of our people and further reinforced public confidence in your Renewed Hope Agenda. We are particularly delighted that this laudable development will not only ease transportation and improve inter-state commerce, but will also stimulate socio-economic growth, enhance security, and open up rural communities within the axis to greater opportunities,” the monarchs stated in the letter. Related News Calabar carnival: Otu unveils theme, innovations to drive participation Presidency defends secrecy over Oyo school rescue plans 2027: Kogi APC group warns against imposition of candidates The royal fathers said history would “undoubtedly remember this intervention as one of the landm