Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced on Saturday that his administration, together with the governments of Ogun and Lagos states, is planning to light up the Lagos‑Ibadan expressway. Speaking on the political programme “State Affairs” on Splash FM 105.5 in Ibadan, Makinde said he had already begun discussions with his counterpart in Lagos and that the three states would work on illuminating the entire stretch of the expressway if he is re‑elected for a second term.
His Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, issued a statement confirming the proposal. “The project will benefit all three states. Under Omituntun 2.0 we are exploring the possibility, and I am in talks with my colleagues in Ogun and Lagos. The Lagos‑Ibadan corridor is 120 km long. Through the Light‑Up Oyo project we have already installed infrastructure on 250 km of road, so we can do this. There is no reason why travelers from Lagos cannot have street lighting throughout the night between Lagos and Ibadan. I can assure you it will happen,” Adisa said. He added that Lagos is responsible up to the bridge head at Berger, while Ogun covers up to Onigaari, representing the longest stretch. “Each state should bear its share of the cost, but I have told my Lagos colleague that this should benefit us all. If necessary, we will encourage Ogun to contribute. This will be achieved under Omituntun 2.0.”
During the same programme, Makinde presented a scorecard of his administration across its four pillars and urged Oyo residents to re‑elect him on Saturday, 11 March, and to vote for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates for the House of Assembly. He argued that the state’s social, economic and political stability under his leadership makes the upcoming election a “no‑contest.” He warned against a return to “jagga politics” and emphasized that, although the election is a one‑day event, its impact will be felt for the next four years. Makinde expressed confidence that the people trust him to maintain the state’s stability and urged them to vote without fear.
Makinde highlighted the government’s record on civil service and pension payments, noting that 45 of the 48 months of his tenure have seen uninterrupted payments—about 94 percent. He suggested that extending this record beyond 48 months to 49, 50 or even 96 months would require voters to support the PDP and its House of Assembly candidates, who would approve the necessary budgets and bills. “Please vote en masse for the PDP next Saturday,” he appealed.
Looking ahead to Omituntun 2.0, Makinde said that, if re‑elected, his government will launch numerous infrastructure and economic projects, including the Ilutuntun Business District in Akinyele, which will host a digital technology hub for youths. On education, he noted that his administration has undertaken a massive infrastructure reform and successfully returned about 60,000 students to classrooms through free, quality education initiatives. He also praised the tertiary sector, citing the consistent ranking of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) as the best state university in the country for the past three years.
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