Posted on April 16, 2020
As the rainy season approaches, the Kwara State government has commenced the dredging of Asa River in Ilorin, the state capital, to stave off the annual flood disaster in the metropolis. LEADERSHIP noticed workers dredging the river along Gada area of Ilorin, yesterday. When contacted, the commissioner for Environment, Aliyu Muhammad Saifudeen, said that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had approved the contract for the dredging of the river.
He said that the project which covers over four kilometres of the river is expected to get rid of all obstacles hampering the smooth flow of the river. “Accordingly, the notorious annual flood at various points, especially at the bridges will certainly be a thing of the past,” he added. He said the contractor has been given four weeks to complete the project, assuring him of the cooperation of his ministry in achieving this. Saifuddeen said that henceforth, the river will enjoy regular maintenance to add beauty to the aesthetic value of the state capital.
…….Work Progresses On Alagbado Road Project
Amidst the total lockdown of Kwara State, the contractor handling the reconstruction of Jagun-Okelele- Alagbado Road in Ilorin East local government area has intensified work on the project. The long-abandoned road is the major route leading to the Sobi Specialist Hospital, designated as an isolation centre for the treatment of victims of infectious diseases. Workers were at the project’s site throughout the weekend. They resumed work at the site again yesterday.
The space of work on the project excited the people of Ibagun(Okelele) community as they applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for approving the reconstruction of the road. The chairman of Ibagun Progressive Union (IPU), Alhaji Kuranga Omomeji, thanked the governor for his transformation of the state and the Ibagun community since his assumption of office. He also acknowledged the role of the governor’s special adviser (political), Malam Sa’adu Salahu in attracting developmental projects into the community………
Source: leadership
