The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, will on June 9 inaugurate the second flyover constructed by the Ekiti State Government in Ado-Ekiti.
The State Commissioner for Works, Mr Sola Adebayo, disclosed this during an interview with journalists on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti.
Adebayo said the commissioning ceremony would take place at the Ijigbo Flyover, located in front of Ecobank, at 10 a.m., and is expected to attract government officials, traditional rulers, community leaders and other dignitaries from within and outside the state.
He called on residents, opinion leaders, religious leaders, traditional rulers, market associations, youth groups and other stakeholders to turn out in large numbers to welcome the Vice President and witness the inauguration of the project.
According to him, the flyover was conceived and executed by the administration of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji to improve traffic flow, enhance road safety and further modernise the state capital.
The commissioner noted that the completion of the project reflected the government’s commitment to providing quality infrastructure capable of improving the living conditions of residents and stimulating economic activities across the state.
He, however, appealed to residents and motorists for understanding during the commissioning ceremony, noting that temporary traffic diversions would be implemented around the Ijigbo Flyover, Little by Little Plaza and adjoining roads to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the event.
Adebayo said vehicular movement within and around the venue would be restricted before and during the ceremony, advising motorists coming from Adebayo, Ojumose, Basiri, Fajuyi and other adjoining routes to use alternative roads as directed by traffic management officials.
He added that personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), security agencies and traffic management teams would be deployed to regulate traffic and ensure free movement along designated alternative routes.
The commissioner urged members of the public to comply with traffic regulations and cooperate with security personnel throughout the exercise, assuring that normal vehicular movement would resume immediately after the event.
He commended Gov. Oyebanji for what he described as visionary leadership and sustained commitment to infrastructural development, adding that the administration would continue to execute projects aimed at improving the welfare of the people.
Adebayo recalled that the flyover was initiated as one of the legacy projects of the Oyebanji administration to address traffic challenges, improve transportation infrastructure and promote the socio-economic development of Ekiti State.
