The Senator Ademola Adeleke-led government in Osun State on Saturday said ₦16.5bn dual carriageway and 10 township roads in Ilesa industrial corridors were constructed to stimulate economic growth, expand business hubs and support start-ups in the ancient town.
Speaking with newsmen during an assessment visit to the road, the Director of Highways, Moruf Ojebode, noted that the road projects were part of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s infrastructure-driven agenda to reposition Ilesa as a major commercial and economic hub in the state.
He added that the improved road network, which totalled 20kilometers eased movement, enhanced access to markets and industrial clusters, and created a more enabling environment for investors and small-scale businesses.
According to him, Ilesa, an ancient city, has never witnessed a dual carriageway before; it was this administration that brought that to the city. We have a dual carriageway that spans from the palace of the Owa-Obokun, to Imo—international brewery to Ilesa—Akure expressway. The total length is 6.2km, which has the width, walkway with solar-powered street lights.
“If you look at the geography of Ilesa, you will discover that the industrial section of it is the road that we have chosen. We have an international brewery and others that are located on the corridor of that road. You will discover that after the completion of that road, those areas and houses have transformed into companies and business hubs.
“That dual carriageway has put Ilesa in the limelight; it has developed the town more by bringing out the majestic uplift of the ancient town.
“We have completed other roads in the town, numbering about 10, namely: Ademoroti, Ogbon Titun, Bonke, Ita Ofa, Atakunmosa market, Imose, Adeti, Oke Ese, Ajimoko and INEC roads.”
The community, through their leaders, lauded the infrastructure interventions and endorsed Governor Adeleke for a second term in office, stating that it resonated with their demands.
The council chairman of Ilesa West, Hon. Oladiti Aluko, advised the residents and road users against activities capable of damaging the road.
Also, a community head, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, said: “All Ilesa indigenes are behind Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term. He has done so well in the area of infrastructure, and we must continue to support his government.”
Similarly, the Vice Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW), Abuja Park, Temitope Matthew, said: “This road is beneficial to my members, and we are in full support of this government. We will vote for him massively inthe 2026 guber poll.”
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