Transforming Oyo State: Makinde's Vision for the Ibadan Circular Road By Asiwaju Yso Oladunni, a Member of the GSM Advocates
"In the pursuit of development, action speaks louder than words." In his quest to elevate Oyo State to unprecedented heights of progress and prosperity, Governor Seyi Makinde embarked on an ambitious infrastructural agenda that promises to revolutionize the landscape of the state. At the heart of this transformative vision lies the Ibadan Circular Road, Named after a former Governor of the 'Sen Rashidi Ladoja' a monumental project set to redefine connectivity, economic growth, and urban development in the region. In a recent interview with Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Professor Daud Sangodoyin, the intricate details of Governor Makinde's master plan for the 110km Circular Road were unveiled. With a fervent commitment to progress, the governor aims to propel Ibadan into the ranks of globally recognized metropolises, surpassing the developmental standards set by cities like Cairo and Johannesburg. The Circular Road project is not merely a stretch of