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I was honoured to flag off the flyover project at 1st and 2nd Artillery Junction, Port-Harcourt, this morning. The flyover is one of three flyovers to be constructed simultaneously by the Governor Nyesom Wike led administration in Rivers State. Excerpts from my speech…
One political party unites Oyo State and Rivers State, so do not be surprised that we will always exchange visits and celebrate each other’s achievements.
Secondly, my beloved wife, Ominini Makinde, is from here. So, the good people of Rivers State are my in-laws.
Today, we are flagging off the flyover project in Artillery, one of three flyovers to be constructed simultaneously within sixteen months. This is what my brother, His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Wike has promised the people of Rivers State. Seventy per cent advance payment has been made.
[G]ood roads mean an easier commute for residents in Rivers State; goods and people can be moved from one place to the other thereby, facilitating trade resulting in economic development.
Bad roads mean wastage of working hours. The time that should be productively used is lost.
Also, any medical professional will tell you for free that traffic congestion increases stress and leads to all kinds of stress-related ailments.
Therefore, investments in roads are good investments. Progressive people appreciate this and celebrate it.
Back in Oyo State, we are doing as Rivers State has done. Expanding the Interchange at Iwo Road is one of our top priorities. For those who don’t know, Iwo Road is a major road linking Ibadan to Osun State, Lagos State and is also a gateway to the North. So this interchange is strategic.
The Bus Terminal and the road construction which will be completed within a year will aid interstate trade and build our economy. I am happy I have secured the co-operation of the good people of Oyo State and this project will soon commence.
We have heard that some people are saying it is a misplaced priority. They have insinuated the people of Oyo State cannot differentiate between a State Government project and a Federal Government project. Or how else will you explain the statement that the Lagos-Ibadan Express Road will “take care of” the interchange project and so we are planning to embezzle funds?
What we know is that we will continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to our people. As is being done in Rivers State, so will it be done in Oyo State. We will leave a legacy of promises kept.
