“We cannot allow the rains to compound the suffering of our people. Now is the time for swift intervention”
“Act Now Before the Rains”: Ado-Odo/Ota LG Chairman Demands Swift Action on Ota-Idiroko Road Project
In a decisive move to address the ongoing hardship confronting residents and commuters, the Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Lawal, FCA, has called for immediate action on the Ota-Idiroko Road project.
Lawal, accompanied by his cabinet and the leadership of the Ota Youth Assembly, led by Prince Adefolarin Ojugbele, paid a working visit on May 14, 2025, to LARALEK Construction Company—the firm handling the project—to assess progress, particularly around the critically impacted Oju-Oore axis.
With the rainy season fast approaching its peak period, the Chairman emphasized the urgency of accelerating repairs to prevent further deterioration and hardship. “We cannot allow the rains to compound the suffering of our people. Now is the time for swift intervention,” he stated during the inspection.
Responding to the concerns, Project Manager Mr. Tayyab assured that heavy-duty equipment is already on-site, and within three weeks, temporary alternative routes will be created to ease congestion and maintain safety during the ongoing reconstruction.
Hon. Lawal reaffirmed the council’s unwavering commitment to ensuring timely project delivery through strong collaboration with contractors and community stakeholders. “This road is vital to our economy and well-being. We are fully invested in seeing it completed with quality and speed,” he said.
On July 4, 2024, Newsheadline247 reported that the Federal Government began demolishing buildings with a high concentration around Oju-Oore to pave way for the construction of a flyover. This project is part of the construction of the 64-kilometer Ota-Idiroko Road.
The demolition of buildings along ECOWAS Road started on this date and marks a significant step toward the road’s construction, which is funded by a federal government-approved budget of N15 billion.
It should be recalled that this road construction is one of the major initiatives outlined in the 2024 budget. The Ministry of Works received a substantial budget increase to N1.03 trillion, up from the previously proposed amount of N657.3 billion. Read More
