AJIMUDA URGES AIYEDATIWA TO PRIORITIZE ILAJE DEVELOPMENT, CALLED FOR IMMEDIATE ROAD COMPLETION 

Akure, Ondo State –The Commissioner representing Ondo State at the Federal Character Commission, Hon. Bola Ajimuda, has called on the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to urgently prioritize the development of Ilaje Local Government Area.

In a strongly worded message shared on his official Facebook page, Ajimuda emphasized that despite the availability of advanced technology globally and within Nigeria, meaningful development in Ilaje must be driven by deliberate leadership and commitment from within.

He specifically appealed to Governor Aiyedatiwa to give immediate attention to the completion of the Igbokoda–Aiyetoro Road, describing it as a critical infrastructure necessary for economic growth and addressing environmental challenges such as sea incursion in the coastal communities.

Referencing past achievements, Ajimuda noted that the late former governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, made significant strides in developing Owo, urging the current administration to replicate such impact in Ilaje. He further advised the government to engage construction firm SETRACO to resume and complete the project, citing the company’s demonstrated technical capacity on earlier sections of the road.

The commissioner also called for the release of the statutory 40 percent of the 13 percent derivation fund to the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) to accelerate development, particularly along the Ugbonla–Aiyetoro axis.

Ajimuda expressed concern over what he described as a lack of visible development in parts of Ilaje, particularly Ugbo Kingdom, noting that nearly two years into the current administration, expectations remain largely unmet.

He cautioned against focusing on what he termed “highfalutin” projects such as proposed seaports and refinery initiatives, urging instead a practical and immediate approach to infrastructural development.

“Time is not on our side. This is the moment to act decisively,” Ajimuda stated, calling on the governor to intensify efforts and deliver tangible results for the people of Ilaje.

The statement has since generated reactions across political and civic circles, with stakeholders calling for urgent intervention to address the developmental needs of the riverine communities.

_BOLA AJIMUDA MEDIA TEAM_