Osun Residents Urge Tinubu to Revive Key Infrastructure

Residents of Osun State have appealed to President Bola Tinubu for the completion of the abandoned bridge over the Eko-Ende/Ilie River and the reconstruction of the Ikirun–Ogbomoso road, which are vital for the economies of Osun, Oyo, and Kwara states. The Elende of Eko-Ende, Oba Abdulwaheed Babatunde Adekunle, made this appeal during an inspection of the bridge, which was initiated under former President Goodluck Jonathan and awarded to MM & IF Construction Company.

The bridge's abandonment has severely impacted local communities, including Eko-Ende, Ore, Ilie, Iregba, and Iresa, which rely on this corridor for transportation of people and goods. Kunle Rasheed Adegoke (SAN), the APC candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District, pledged to communicate these infrastructure challenges to President Tinubu.

Adegoke, alongside Dr. Mulikat Jimoh, the APC candidate for Ifelodun State Constituency, expressed commitment to addressing these issues. Oba Adekunle emphasized the economic significance of the bridge and road, urging for their urgent attention.