The Ekiti state government has approved contracts worth billions of naira across key sectors, including the rehabilitation of the Ikogosi–Ipole–Efon Alaaye road at a cost of N7.3bn.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information,Taiwo Olatunbosun, said this in a statement issued on Thursday at the end of the virtual State Executive Council meeting.
Olatunbosun said that the road project, awarded to Wals and Funs Nigeria Ltd and expected to be completed within 24 months will involve clearing, earthworks, concrete drains, scarification, pavement, and laying of asphalt.
He said the the road upgrade aligns with Governor Oyebanji-led administration’s infrastructural development agenda and was aimed at easing the hardship of residents, improving socio-economic activities, and enhancing security along the route.
According to Olatunbosun, the council also approved N3.86 billion for the construction of aviation staff quarters within the perimeter of the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado-Ekiti.
The project awarded to CCECC Nigeria Limited, include 40 residential units, car parks, external infrastructures and a waste management system within four months.
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Olatunbosun noted that approval was also given for N418.9m for procurement of seven Toyota Hummer buses and one Prado SUV to support Bring Back Our Youths to Agriculture programme across the 16 local governments and 22 LCDAs.
The Special Adviser added that N86.1m was also approved for the construction of six poultry pens with 2,000-bird capacity each across the three senatorial districts, while N299.9m was earmarked for the Ekiti Broilers Production Scheme for Youth Empowerment.
He further said that N638.3m was also voted for the furnishing and equipping of dormitories for participants of the BBYA scheme, as well as N70m to recapitalize the Fountain Agricultural Marketing Agency (FAMA) for the procurement of agrochemicals to support farmers.
Olatunbosun added that N358.3m was also approved for the first phase of the Ekiti Fashion and Garment Training and Production Project.
The initiative, according to him, will train 100 youths in garment making and later transition 50 graduates into factory work.
He stated that the approval reflect the Governor oyebanji-led administration’s commitment to invest in infrastructures, agriculture, and youth empowerment as critical pillars of growth.