The Osun State Government said the N16.5 billion dual carriageway and 10 township roads in the Ilesa industrial corridor were constructed to stimulate economic growth, expand business hubs, and support start-ups in the ancient town.

The Director of Highways, Engr Moruf Ojebode, disclosed this in a chat with newsmen during an inspection of the projects that the roads formed part of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s infrastructure-driven agenda to reposition Ilesa as a major commercial and economic hub.

Ojebode said the improved road network, spanning about 20 kilometres, has eased movement, improved access to markets and industrial clusters, and created a more enabling environment for investors and small-scale businesses, adding that Ilesa had never had a dual carriageway before the current administration.

He said the new road stretches from the palace of the Owa-Obokun through the International Brewery axis to the Ilesa–Akure expressway, covering about 6.2 kilometres, with walkways and 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 International brewery and others that are located in 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.”

“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 commended the infrastructure interventions and endorsed Governor Adeleke for Second term in office, stating that it resonated with their demands.

The council chairman of Ilesa West, Hon Oladiti Aluko, urged residents and road users to desist against activities that is capable to damage the road, saying, “our governor has fulfilled part of his electoral promises to us and we must make good use of the road.”

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Also, a community head, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran said “All Ilesa indigenes are behind Governor Ademola Adeleke for 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 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 in 2026 guber poll.”

Source: Nation