Osun Iwo Osogbo Ibadan road project awarded to three contractors to ease transport, boost local economy, and strengthen connectivity between Osun and Oyo
The Osun State Government has awarded the 55.6-kilometre Iwo/Osogbo/Ibadan road project to three contractors to accelerate completion and ease transportation bottlenecks between Osun and Oyo states.
The award aims to fast-track execution, strengthen inter-state connectivity, and stimulate economic activity along the corridor.
Residents of Iwo have praised Governor Ademola Adeleke for the construction of a 3.6-kilometre dual carriageway in the town, alongside other ongoing infrastructure projects.
They said the upgrades will improve mobility, safety, and access to businesses and public institutions.
During an inspection of the dual carriageway, Engr. Moruf Ojebode, Director of Highways, said the governor had set a new pace in infrastructure delivery by constructing Iwo’s first dual carriageway.
“This administration awarded a 3.6-kilometre dual carriageway from Odo-Ori Market to Oja-Oba to the Post Office. Phase one is 50% complete, including drainage, walkways, and median installation.
Phase two, from the Post Office to Adeeke along the Iwo/Ibadan road, has not yet commenced,” Ojebode explained.
He also listed internal roads completed in Iwo, including Ansarudeen to Puti Road, Fesu Agbowo Road, Post Office to Oke-Ifa, Army Junction to Jagun Ode Road, and Junction Osogbo to Oke-Ola Road.
Regarding the Osogbo/Iwo/Ibadan road, Ojebode confirmed that the 55.6KM project had been divided into three sections and awarded to Pecular Ultimate Concerns, Kimzee Global Resources, and A’skorg Integrated Service Limited, with mobilisation set to begin this month.
Prof Lai Olurode, Chairman of the Iwo Board of Trustees, commended Adeleke’s infrastructural drive, describing the dual carriageway as the first of its kind in Iwo and a key part of the “Adeleke revolution” in Osun State.
Chief Mujidat Sarumi, Iyaloja of Iwo land, said the road project would enhance economic activities in the community and urged residents to support Adeleke for a second term.
The government emphasised that completion of these roads would not only improve traffic flow but also connect township roads more efficiently, further boosting local commerce.
