- By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
A ranking member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Bamisile, has commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s unflinching commitment to Urban Renewal Policy of his administration and passionate zeal to transform Ado Ekiti capital city into a Mega Status.
The former Ekiti Assembly Speaker, was upbeat that huge investment being made by Governor Oyebanji for the completion of the International Cargo Airport , 1.2 kilometres flyover in the capital town, Ado Ekiti Ring Road and other road infrastructures, will make the city one of the most attractive to investors.
The Chairman, House Committee on Delegated Legislation, gave the commendation in a statement made available to TopNews in Ado-Ekiti, on Tuesday.
Specifically, the lawmaker representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency II, congratulated the governor on the commissioning of three road projects at different locations in the capital city o Monday, saying this will further unlock the business opportunities abound in the state.
The Federal Lawmaker, added that the new roads: Jimoh Aliu-Adewumi in Adebayo area, Hospitals Management Board/Doctors’ Quarters Road; and Obisesan-Oke Ala Link Road in Basiri, complemented with solar-powered street lights, will facilitate security and boost nightlife.
Bamisile averred that the projects, which linked the city to some fastest growing satellite towns will make contributions to the growth of hospitality and tourism businesses that can create jobs and wealth for the highly educated Ekiti youths.
“Let me congratulate Governor Oyebanji on the commissioning of the three road projects. I know these will create a new vista of business opportunities in the benefiting sectors of the capital city and boost attempt to create a new city out of Ado Ekiti.
“With investment on the Airport by the state government, Nigeria Airspace Management Agency and Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria will soon sign a memorandum of understanding with the state government on the running of the facility that will mark the beginning of flight operation.
“With this, Ekiti will be launched on the global map as a place where good things happen”.
Bamisile stated that the attempt to create a new city out of the existing Ado Ekiti will create wealth for land owners and rejig the local economy along Iworoko-Are-Afao-Ado Ekiti corridor where the new Ring Road roadmap traverse.
“This policy was in tandem with what Lagos did in Banana Highland, Lekki Pennisula, Victoria Garden City, Ikoyi and other fast growing satellite towns that are making Lagos a truly Mega City and one of the most sought destinations of choices for investors globally.
“If this dream is pursued to a logical end, then Ado Ekiti will join the league of mega cities soon and a destination of choice for major investors all over the globe and our state will be better for it”.
Bamisile urged Ekiti people, regardless of political inclinations, to imbibe the spirit of reciprocity, by coalescing efforts with Governor Oyebanji, who has exhibited passion for inclusive governance, to make Ekiti great.
