Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the construction and dualisation of the Akure-Idanre road, marking a significant step in fulfilling a key campaign promise.
The approval was granted during the State Executive Council meeting held on April 16, 2025, at the Governor’s Office in Akure.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Abiola Olawoye, who briefed journalists after the meeting, said the first phase of the project covers 10 kilometers, stretching from the Arakale/Oke Aro Junction to KM 10 on the Akure-Idanre road.
In addition to the road project, the Executive Council also approved extensive renovations and new constructions across technical colleges and secondary schools in the state, including hostel refurbishments, classroom block constructions, perimeter fencing, and laboratory upgrades in various local government areas.
Other approvals include the construction of the Omuro International Market at Ode-Ugbo, development of concrete sedimentation and landing walkways in riverine communities, enhancement of Fasoranti Park in Akure, procurement of laboratory equipment for the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, and the construction of 32 terraced four-bedroom apartments at Alagbaka, Akure.
List of Projects
1. Renovation of male and female hostels at Unity Secondary School, Epinmi Akoko
2. Construction of 4 classroom blocks at A.U.D. Akungba Akoko
3. Renovation of SS1 block at Unity Secondary School, Owo
4. Renovation of male and female hostels at Unitt Secondary School, Owo
5. Construction of perimeter fence at Ejioba High School, Oba lle, Akure North LG
6. Renovation of 6 classroom blocks at African Church Comprehensive High School, Alagbaka, Akure
7. Construction of 4 classroom blocks at Idanre High School, Alade, Idanre.
8. Renovation of Science Laboratory block at Ekimogun Grammar School, Bolorunduro, Ondo
9. Construction of 4 classroom blocks at Ikoya Grammar School, Ikoya, Okitipupa LG
10. Renovation of female hostel at Unity Secondary School, Ode-Aye, Okitipupa LG
11. Construction of 4 classroom blocks at Community High School, Ode Mahin, Ilaje LG
12. Construction of 4 classroom blocks at Laje Grammar School, Atijire, Ilaje LG
13. Construction of 4 classroom blocks at Igi Moni Community Girls School, Ebutte-Ipare, Ilaje LG
14. Renovation of Selected Buildings/ New Constructions in all Technical Colleges in Ondo State (BATVE)
