May 31, 2026
By Godwin Oritse
Traditional rulers from Osun West Senatorial District have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the reconstruction of the 90.9-kilometre Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road, describing the project as a major infrastructure intervention that will boost economic growth and enhance social connectivity across the South-West. They also praised the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, for facilitating the approval and ensuring the project received presidential attention.
The monarchs, led by the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurasheed Adewale Akanbi, conveyed their appreciation in a letter dated May 27, 2026, and addressed to President Tinubu. The letter was formally presented to Oyetola on Thursday at his residence in Iragbiji, Osun State, for onward transmission to the President.
In a statement by Dr. Bolaji Akinola, the commendation follows a pledge made by the Minister during the coronation of the 41st Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Clement Haastrup, Ajimoko III, on May 23, 2025. Representing President Tinubu at the event, Oyetola had assured stakeholders that efforts would be made to facilitate the reconstruction of the strategic road corridor.
