x

Road project: We won’t demolish property without engaging owners – Gov. Makinde

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says his administration will not demolish any property to facilitate road construction, without adequately engaging with the owners and paying due compensation.

Makinde made this known on Monday during an assessment tour of the abandoned Benbo-Apata road on the Akala Expressway area in Ibadan.

He promised that his government would ensure the completion of the project, saying the project was already captured in the 2020 budget.

The governor said that a lot of money had been expended on the road project, noting that the project was abandoned during the tenure of the immediate past administration.

He assured the people of the area that his administration would complete the road to decongest traffic on the axis.

Makinde said that government would not demolish property without compensating the owners.

“You cannot demolish people’s property without compensating them. So, we will engage them.

“We must know that development comes at a price. It may be painful but it’s for the common good of all. I believe they will cooperate with us, ” he said.

The governor added that it would be a quick win for the government to complete the abandoned project.

He noted that this would ease traffic on Ring Road, as commuters travelling from Lagos-Toll Gate axis toward Apata-Abeokuta Road, would no longer need to go through Ring road.

The governor was accompanied on the visit by top government functionaries. (NAN)

Hot this week

Minister Wike and the zone 6 neighbourhood park conversion saga in Abuja (II)

By Tpl. Umar Shuaibu.Deriving its power from the FCT...

Igbo Group Urges FG to Obey Court Orders, Release Nnamdi Kanu

By Anne AzukaA socio-cultural organisation, Ndi Na Asu Bia...

Kano PCC Vows Free Justice for All, Extends Services to Remote Communities

By Jabiru HassanThe Federal Commissioner of the Public Complaints...

Victor Osimhen Sets New Galatasaray Record With Brilliant Brace Against Bodø/Glimt

 Victor Osimhen continued his sensational European form on Wednesday...

FG, Senate Leaders Head to Washington to Avert U.S. Sanctions Over Alleged Christian Genocide

 Top officials from the Federal Government and the National...

Kogi State Polytechnic Urges Prosecution of Staff Over Alleged Salary Fraud

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Management of Kogi State Polytechnic,...

North Central Development Commission Condoles with Senator Abba Moro Over Death of Son, Grandson

By Abel Zwanke, LafiaThe Managing Director and Chief Executive...

Outcry as WhatsApp Bans Nigerian Journalist’s MTN Line Without Warning or Clear Reason

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThere has been widespread outrage following...

KOSIEC Announces 2026 Local Government Council Elections in Kogi State

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img