The Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has commenced the grading of inner community roads across various parts of the council.
The move according to him, is geared towards improving accessibility and easing transportation for residents within the council.
The project, which covers several communities within Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, is part of the council administration’s efforts to address the condition of rural and inner-city roads that connect residents to major roads, markets, farms, schools and other essential facilities.
Communities and areas benefiting from the ongoing grading exercise include Ogo-Oluwa area in Idi-Ayunre, Aba-Alfa, Aba Opa, Atagba, Aboloke, Aba Nla, Ayegun, Onila, Ayetoro, as well as Liberty Academy/Olugbemi Road.
The grading project according to Olatunji, is expected to enhance the mobility of residents, reduce difficulties experienced by motorists and other road users, and improve economic activities within the affected communities.
Speaking on the project, the council chairman said the initiative was driven by his administration’s commitment to ensuring that development extends beyond major roads to inner communities where residents also require functional road infrastructure.
Olatunji stressed the importance of maintaining accessible roads across the local government, noting that good road networks remain critical to the movement of people, agricultural produce and goods and services.
He explained that the council would continue to identify communities facing road challenges and explore practical interventions within available resources to alleviate the difficulties being experienced by residents.
Olatunji reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development, with road maintenance and rehabilitation listed as part of its broader efforts to improve living conditions and stimulate economic activities across Oluyole Local Government.
Residents of the beneficiary communities where the projects were being carried out were also expected to enjoy improved access to neighbouring communities and major roads following the intervention.
