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In a significant stride towards enhancing infrastructural development and regional connectivity, the ongoing reconstruction of the 48-kilometer Ido-Eruwa Road is making steady progress. This major project, spanning Ido and Ibarapa East Local Government Areas, is a crucial link between the Ibadan and Ibarapa zones of Oyo State. According to verified sources from the government, the Ido-Eruwa road project was officially flagged off on February 2, 2023, by Governor Seyi Makinde, with a projected completion date in the fourth quarter of 2024. This initiative is part of Governor Makinde’s broader strategy to connect all five zones in Oyo State, thereby promoting economic activities and stemming rural-urban migration. These significant milestones include linking the Ibadan and Oke Ogun zones, Oyo and Oke-Ogun zones, Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun zones, and the Ogbomoso and Oke Ogun zones. Governor Makinde’s administration remains committed to fulfilling its promise of improving infrastructure and enh

Under Governor Seyi Makinde's visionary leadership, Oyo State has witnessed a remarkable transformation in the education sector. From renovating dilapidated school buildings to providing free education at the primary and secondary levels, Makinde has ensured that every child in Oyo State has access to quality education. His administration has also recruited thousands of teachers, ensuring that students receive the best possible instruction.  These efforts have significantly improved literacy rates and overall academic performance in the state. Additionally, Makinde has increased the budget allocation for education, demonstrating his commitment to fostering a well-educated populace. He has also upgraded several colleges to world-class universities, enhancing higher education and research in the state. Governor Makinde's tenure has been marked by an unprecedented focus on infrastructure development. Major roads have been constructed and rehabilitated, easing transportation and bo

  The much-anticipated reconstruction of the 48-Kilometer Ido-Eruwa road is well underway, transforming what was once a severely deteriorated thoroughfare into a robust and sustainable roadway. The Oyo State Government, engaging the services of a contractor has prioritised engineering excellence over quick fixes, addressing longstanding issues that have plagued the road for years. Previously, the Ido-Eruwa road was a symbol of infrastructural neglect, characterised by extensive damage and poor durability. The past construction efforts were typified by inadequate sand-filling, ineffective stabilisation and shoddy engineering works overlaid with asphalt, which unsurprisingly failed to withstand the test of use. This unprofessional approach to the project led to rapid deterioration of the road, particularly in areas with high water tables that are prone to flooding.  The design of the current project, awarded in February 2023, marks a departure from the previous superficial fixes. This ti