The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved N4.15 billion for various projects, including road rehabilitation, the renovation of the House of Assembly complex, agricultural development, and the construction of hostels.
Taiwo Olatunbosun, the Commissioner for Information, announced the approvals from August 26 in a statement released in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, on Tuesday.
Olatunbosun noted that to ensure the maintenance and functionality of the state’s roads, the SEC approved a N2.71 billion contract with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation for the rehabilitation of the De-Head to Faglo, Basiri Junction Road in Ado Ekiti.
He stated, “Rehabilitation of the road is expected to alleviate traffic congestion around Adebayo to Ekiti State University in Ado Ekiti, boost socio-economic activities in the area and enhance the security and quality of life for residents and property owners along the road”.
The commissioner said the job is expected to be completed in 12 months.
Olatunbosun also stated that the state government approved N701m “to comprehensively renovate and remodel the State House of Assembly Complex and the House of Assembly Service Commission building”.
Olatunbosun further explained that the contract to modernize and restore the House of Assembly and the House of Assembly Service Commission (HASC) structures to a functional state, conducive for legislative and administrative duties, was awarded to ClemCharles Nigeria Limited. This project is expected to be completed within 12 weeks.
Additionally, the SEC approved N229 million for the procurement of agricultural machinery. This includes three 5075E (75HP) tractors, three Fieldking 3 Disc Ploughs, one Fieldking 22 Disc Harrow, and two Fieldking Ridger 2 Rows.
He said, “The approval is a corroboration of demonstration of the unwavering resolve and commitment of the Governor Biodun Oyebanji administration to transform the Agriculture Sector through targeted initiatives aimed at empowering farmers and boosting production along the value chain”.
According to him, the procurement contract awarded to AGCOMS International Trading Limited is expected to be completed in four weeks.
Still on agriculture, Olatunbosun said that the state government also approved N177.9m as part payment to clear 325 hectares of land for some youths from Ikere, Emure, Moba, Ido-Osi, and Ekiti West Local Governments in the State to support ‘Youths In Agriculture’ initiative at their respective Local Governments level in a bid to empower farmers in the state.
He added, “The state government ratified the awards of N329.4m contract for the construction of 100-bed space capacity hostel at the Command Secondary School, Isan Ekiti.
“The move, expected to be completed in 12 weeks, is to guarantee continuous full boarding facility in the school.
“The state government has earlier signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigeria Army and the hostel accommodation is to facilitate academic resumption,” the commissioner stated.
