The Osun Traditional Council has commended Gov. Gboyega Oyetola for the timely completion of the Olaiya flyover, which cost N 2.7 billion.
Members of the traditional council, who were taken round to see the new facility on Friday by the State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Mr Oluremi Omowaiye, described the project as truly iconic in every sense.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oyetola, on Feb. 28, opened the newly-constructed Olaiya flyover in Osogbo, the state capital, for public use.
Oyetola and members of his cabinet performed a test run and the first drive on the bridge.
The Eburu of Iba, Oba Adekunle Adeogun, who spoke on behalf of the royal fathers, said that the flyover had transformed the beauty of the state capital.
Adeogun commended the governor for coming up with the initiative of building a modern flyover, saying that the governor would be trusted with a second term in office following the excellent performance displayed since inception of his administration,
“What else can we say. This is marvelous in our eyes, and this is indeed a modern bridge that is befitting of any modern city in any part of the world.
“We are proud and excited to have this in our state. We must ensure that Gov. Oyetola returns for a second term to enable him continue with his good work,” he said.
The Olojudo of Ido Osun, Oba Aderemi Adedapo, said that the flyover had added beauty to the state capital.
“I have been the traditional ruler of Ido-Osun for the past 17 years but has never witnessed such great and viable project.
“The Olaiya Flyover is indeed marvelous and it is something we are proud of as a people,” Adedapo said.
Also, Ajalaye of Ipetu ijasa, Oba Agunbide Adeleke, described Oyetola as a visionary leader, who always delivers on his promises to the people.
Earlier, Omowaiye assured that all the new roads embarked upon for construction or rehabilitation by the state government would be completed.
The commissioner thanked the traditional rulers for visiting the facility.
NAN recalls that the governor, in Feb. 2021, performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the flyover. (NAN)
