Oyo State Signs N16bn Contract for Construction of 68km Rural Roads
From left, Perm. Sec, Oyo State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Abosede Owoeye; Commissioner for Agric, Barr Olasunkanmi Olaleye; Business Director CGC Nigeria Limited (South West), Shao Jingwu and Oyo State Project Coordinator RAAMP, Engr Adeola Ekundayo, during the signing of Phase 1 Contract Agreement of 68km Interventions comprising of Backlog Maintenance/Rehabilitation and Cross Drainage Structure, held at Ministry of Agriculture, Secretariat, Ibadan.
The Oyo State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (Oyo RAAMP) has signed a landmark N16.27 billion contract for the construction of 68 kilometers of rural roads as part of Phase 1 of its intervention program.
The contract signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Ibadan, was supervised by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye. Five construction firms—Dephhanny's Venture Limited, CGC Nigeria Limited, Coastline Engineering Limited, Lopek Engineering and Construction Limited, and E.A.A Engineering Limited—formally inked agreements to commence work on the roads.
Speaking at the event, Barrister Olaleye highlighted the project's goal of improving rural road networks to boost agricultural marketing and foster economic development. He stated that the initiative would have a transformative impact on rural communities, farmers, traders, and market hubs, significantly reducing post-harvest losses.
The roads to be rehabilitated under Phase 1 include:
- Fashola Farm Settlement road networks (Oyo West)
- Oloko Oyo Junction to Ikere Junction (Iseyin LGA)
- Alako-Idiya-Batake-Olowa Farm Settlement (Ido LGA)
- Adebayo-Alata-Aba Oje road (Oluyole LGA)
- Okudi-Oyada road (Atisbo LGA)
- Tewure-Ila Junction road (Oriire LGA).
Congratulating the contractors selected through a competitive bidding process, Olaleye urged them to deliver high-quality work that meets expectations.
In her remarks, Mrs. Abosede Owoeye, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, emphasized the project's alignment with Governor Seyi Makinde’s vision to enhance food security and improve farmers' livelihoods. She commended the Federal Government, the World Bank, and the French Development Agency for their support in advancing the initiative.
The Oyo RAAMP Project Coordinator, Engr. Adeola Ekundayo, called on the contractors to collaborate with stakeholders who will oversee the project’s progress. She also noted the establishment of Grievance Redress Committees for each road, as stipulated by the Project Implementation Manual, to address concerns before the commencement of civil works.
Representing the contractors, Mr. Shan Jingwu of CGC Nigeria Limited lauded RAAMP for its transparency in the selection process and assured professionalism in executing the project.
This initiative marks another milestone in Oyo State’s efforts to promote economic growth, improve rural livelihoods, and enhance food security.
E-signed:
Prince Dotun Oyelade
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Oyo State
January 24, 2025
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