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Olofa and ODU Laud Abdulrazaq’s Efforts, Advocate for Broader Support for Ibrahim Taiwo Road Expansion
On Tuesday, the Olofa of Offa lauded Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his strong commitment to infrastructure and rural-urban development. He called on the community to support the recently approved expansion and rehabilitation of Ibrahim Taiwo Road. This appeal was made during a sensitization visit by Kwara State Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, who aimed to garner public support for the major construction project.
Accompanying the Commissioner were Executive Chairman of Kwara State Geographical Information Service, Alhaji Abdulkareem Suleiman; Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Ladi Yusuf; and several senior officials.
The team was warmly welcomed at the Palace by the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, along with numerous High Chiefs and the leadership of the Offa Descendants’ Union (ODU).
The Olofa praised Governor AbdulRazaq for his commitment to the project and for consistently prioritizing the welfare of the state’s residents, including those in Offa. He emphasized that his people are enthusiastic about development and are prepared to support both the government and the contractors in the endeavor.
“We are happy for what brought you here today. We thank His Excellency for always being with us. His Excellency has always shown us that Offa is his second home,” Olofa of Offa said. We are always in support of his good works and laudable projects, and we pray Almighty Allah to be with him in all ramifications. I am sending out my chiefs and representatives to inform the people of the need to support this huge development. Nobody should disturb the contractor under any guise. If you have anything obstructing government’s setbacks, please remove it. This is in our interest.”
Abdulquawiy stated that the team visited the First Class monarch to request his support, particularly in educating individuals whose temporary structures have encroached on road setbacks, urging them to clear the way.
“We are here in Offa to meet the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II and the Offa Descendants Union (ODU) and to intimate them and the entire Offa community about the reconstruction of Ibrahim Taiwo road,” he said. For us to reconstruct and expand this road, we will need to claim the government setback where we have some temporary structures. So we need their cooperation. As you all know, this government of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is about the people. There is the need for us to communicate and engage with the community for them to be aware of exactly what our intentions are and what we are doing. We are glad about the reception by the Olofa and the ODU.”
He also mentioned that the road will feature concrete drainage, solar street lights, and walkways.
National Vice President of ODU, Alhaji Tajudeen Bello, praised the administration for the road project, noting that it demonstrates a commitment to statewide infrastructural development. He urged residents to respect road setbacks when constructing any structures, emphasizing that setbacks are designed for the benefit of the public.
“We want everybody to key into what the government is doing. The government is not doing anything that is bad. It is the right thing to maintain the setbacks while building anything. So, the road setbacks belong to the government, and that is what the government is claiming for the good of our community,” he said. We are very satisfied with the quality of work done on this project. Just a few days ago, a delegation from Nigerian Institute of Civil Engineers was on this site, and they equally issued a statement that the quality that is being done is very satisfactory,” he said. The project is moving at a good pace that we are very happy with. As you can see, we are already standing on the bridge.”
The Commissioner also inspected the Flyover at Unity, which he said is now 65% done.