The Secretary of the Ondo State Oil Producing Area. Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Dr. Victor Koledoye, has commended the executive order given by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to fast-track the completion of Igbokoda – Araromi road in Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State.
The Secretary stated that the commission is committed to improving the standard of living of the people in Oil Producing Areas.
Speaking with newsmen in Akure recently, the OSOPADEC Secretary enumerated the achievements of the commission in the past four years of Akeredolu-led administration in the state
“In spite of the recent economic crunch, the Commission has embarked on some sustainable development projects and community based projects which are helping to boost both the industrial and infrastructural outlooks of the mandate areas”.
According to the Secretary, ”As a commission, we have enjoyed a cordial and amiable relationship with the Ondo State Government and this relationship has led to the birth of various on-going projects in the area”.
Some of the projects he mentioned, are Aboto/Atijere road; the Asphalt overlay from Igbokoda to Araromi; Water treatment plant; the reticulation plant amongst others. He also added that the commission has been able to successfully facilitate the employment of teachers to compliment the efforts of SUBEB and TESCON.
He further stated that the commission in collaboration with BEMORE sponsors yearly 100-140 girls to participate in the annual summer camp, BEMORE is one of the key pet projects of the first lady of Ondo State aimed at empowering girls within and outside the state.
He also added that the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is making good efforts in opening up the deep sea port and the free trade zone, projects which he explained will be of immense economic growth for the region and the state at large.
The OSOPADEC Secretary finally appealed to the youths and people of the mandate areas to keep faith with the administration of Governor Akeredolu in taking Ondo State to an enviable height through the commencement of Deep Sea Port and Free Trade Zone in Ilaja land.
