THE NATION
The Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke unveiled the N14 billion flyover bridge project in Lagere to the Iremo area of Ile-Ife on Tuesday, May 7.
At the flag-off at Lagere, Adeleke disclosed that the project would be completed in twelve months as he charged the contractor, Messrs Sammya Nigeria Limited to partner with the host community for the successful execution of the bridge.
He said: “We are flagging off the flyover bridge at Lagere Junction as well as the commencement of 55 kilometres of roads across the 30 local governments and the area office.
“After compliance with the due process and procurement laws, the flyover bridge is awarded to Messrs Sammya Nigeria Limited at a total project cost of N14,938,924,771.45.“
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi implored residents to join hands with the Osun state government over the project.
He said: “This is the economic hub of Ile-Ife. We have banks and all manners of businesses here. All the residents of neighbouring communities including Gbongan and many more towns do come to Lagere for trading. People do come from Modakeke to trade here.
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