Oyo State Acting Governor Bayo Lawal has dismissed allegations that the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project is being used to acquire residents’ land for personal interests, insisting that the massive infrastructure project is aimed at opening up Ibadan and driving economic development.
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The Oyo State Government has dismissed allegations that the ongoing Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project is being used to acquire residents’ land for personal purposes, saying the initiative is solely aimed at promoting development and strengthening the state’s economy.
The Acting Governor, Bayo Lawal, stated this during an inspection tour of key legacy projects in Ibadan, the state capital.
Lawal, who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Abdul Mojeed Mogbojubola, and the Executive Adviser to the Governor on New Towns and Cities Development Authority, Mofoluke Adebiyi, inspected the section of the circular road stretching from the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University/Lagos-Ibadan Expressway axis to the Badeku/Ife-Ibadan Expressway axis.
He also assessed the toll gates located at both ends of the completed section, as well as the quality of asphaltic work on the road.
Speaking on the project, Lawal described the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road as a mega project in the history of Oyo State, calling for greater public sensitisation on its scope, size and economic significance.
He urged residents to rely on accurate information about the project rather than what he described as false claims and misinformation.
The Acting Governor specifically rejected allegations that the state government was using the circular road project to acquire people’s land for personal gain.
He said the project was conceived to promote the development of Ibadan, improve connectivity and create opportunities for economic growth across the state.
According to him, the overall circular road project covers about 110 kilometres, which translates to approximately 220 kilometres when the dual carriageway configuration is taken into consideration.
Lawal expressed confidence that the project would be completed before the end of the present administration, stressing its potential to open up new areas of the metropolis and stimulate economic activities.
He said the government remained committed to delivering infrastructure that would improve the quality of life of residents and contribute to the long-term development of the state.
The Acting Governor also inspected the ongoing construction of the terminal building at the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan, as part of the assessment of major infrastructure projects being undertaken by the administration.
