The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the construction and rehabilitation of eight strategic road projects across the three senatorial districts in the state.
This major federal intervention comes as political stakeholders align strategies ahead of the Tinubu 2027 election campaign.
In a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan, the Oyo APC governorship candidate described the development as a historic breakthrough for the region.
Senator Alli noted that the approval once again demonstrated President Tinubu’s commitment to equitable development, national integration, and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to him, this massive investment in critical Nigeria federal road infrastructure is a clear testament that Oyo State occupies a strategic place in the development agenda of the Federal Government.
“The projects will not only ease the movement of people and goods but also boost agriculture, commerce, industrialisation, and socio-economic development across the state and neighbouring states.”
Unpacking the Eight Oyo State Road Projects
Senator Alli listed the approved projects as the dualisation of the Ilorin-Ogbomoso Road, the dualisation of the old alignment Ijawaya-Federal Government College-Ilorin Road with a spur to Akinmorin, the reconstruction of the Iseyin-Eruwa-Agbesi Road linking Oyo and Kwara states, and the reconstruction of the Ogbomoso-Oko-Illupu Road linking Oyo and Osun states.
Other federal interventions include the construction of the 30-kilometre Idi-Araba-Ayede-Olodo Road, the rehabilitation of the Igbeti Road, the construction of the Igbeti-Soro-Kishi Road, as well as the construction of the 13-kilometre Badeku-Jaiye Road, all within Oyo.
Senator Alli noted that these initiatives reflected President Tinubu’s readiness to address long-standing infrastructural deficits that had hindered the economic potential of many communities across the state.
He profoundly appreciated the President on behalf of the good people of Oyo State, saying the people would never forget the landmark gesture.
The people of Oyo State are grateful to President Bola Tinubu for this unprecedented investment in our future. These projects will open up our rural communities, reduce travel time, create thousands of jobs, improve security, encourage investments and accelerate economic prosperity across the state. This singular approval has once again reaffirmed that President Tinubu is a leader who listens to the yearnings of the people and responds with bold and impactful actions,” he said.
Securing the Tinubu 2027 Election via Infrastructure
The Oyo APC governorship candidate assured the President that the people of Oyo State would reciprocate the gesture by giving him and the APC overwhelming support in the 2027 general election.
“The greatest appreciation Oyo people can offer Mr President is to stand solidly behind him and reward his outstanding performance with massive votes in 2027. We shall mobilise our people across the length and breadth of Oyo State to ensure that President Tinubu records an unprecedented electoral victory as a mark of our gratitude for this exceptional demonstration of love and commitment to our state,” he said.
The Future of Nigeria Federal Road Infrastructure in Oyo
With these projects set to begin, local economies expect an immediate boost. Senator Alli urged residents of the state to continue supporting the Tinubu administration, expressing confidence that more developmental projects would be attracted to Oyo through sustained collaboration with the Federal Government.
By upgrading Nigeria federal road infrastructure in the southwest, the administration addresses deep-seated logistical challenges. For motorists, traders, and farmers across the region, these upcoming works represent more than just politics—they offer a tangible path to economic growth.