The Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) has commenced the repair of bad portions of some roads within Ibadan metropolis.
It was gathered that OYSROMA would also work on the drainage problem in the areas designated for repairs.
Busoye Ogunlade, chairman, OYSROMA, who disclosed this in Ibadan Friday said residents of Zion Plaza – Olusoji Avenue linking Alao Akala Expressway, Ibadan are hopeful of relief as repair works have begun in earnest.
“We are looking at having an Oyo State with zero potholes, with clearly defined outcomes of smooth roads, that will aid our socio-economic development,” Ogunlade said.
According to him, the agency also plans to fix other bad portions of the roads in the state and work on the drainage problem in the Zion Plaza – Olusoji Avenue linking Alao Akala Expressway area of the state capital.
“We have started desilting existing drains on that road and cutting of the bad portions of road,” he added.
Ogunlade praised Governor Seyi Makinde for quickly approving road repairs, stating the agency prioritized this particular road due to its poor condition.
According to Ogunlade, repairing the road, which leads to Senator Teslim Folarin’s residence, the governor’s main rival in the last election, will benefit local businesses and improve transportation.
“The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde is a man who listens to the cries of the masses. We have been able to assess some roads in bad conditions, and we are starting a massive repair in the State. Presently, our men are at Zion Plaza – Olusoji Avenue linking Alao Akala Expressway, doing repair works,” he said.
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