Ajirioghene Imah
Residents of Omisanjana area of the Ekiti State Capital, Ado Ekiti have lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for initiating the reconstruction of Omisanjana Junction to Prudent Filling Station.
A cross section of residents of the area gave the commendation following the removal of unauthorized structures along the proposed road setback in preparation for actual construction works on the road project.
One of the residents of the community, Funke Owootomo whose four shops were affected by the road project showered encomiums on the Governor, stressing that it would not just bring the much expected succor to residents of the area, but positively improve the economy of people living in the area.
In her words, “I want to commend Mr. Governor for this wonderful initiative even though our four shops were affected but it is a good and welcome development as this will improve the free flow of vehicles and economic activities of this area when completed.” She said.
Another resident of the street, Ojo Olusegun who could not hide his joy expressed appreciation to the Governor, saying that the construction of the road would solve the age- long problem of flooding which had plagued the area for several decades.
“In fact, we really appreciate our Governor for constructing this road and adjoining drainages. We always witness flooding during any heavy downpour. All these areas are usually flooded causing problems for both residents and passers bye particularly motorists. Now that it is being constructed, it would relieve us of the problem of flooding”, Olusegun said.
In a similar vein, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Independent Project Monitoring, Olufemi Ajayi while speaking on the removal of the illegal structures, said it was a step taken by the State government to ensure a seem less commencement of construction works on the project as well as provide a conducive environment for the people of the area, adding that the present government accords priority to wellbeing of its citizens.