The Oyo State Government has commenced the payment of compensation to property owners affected by the ongoing expansion and asphaltic reconstruction of the Ojoo/Akinyele Road, reaffirming its commitment to infrastructural development and fairness to residents impacted by the project.
- +Oyo compensates property owners affected by Ojoo/Akinyele road expansion
Williams Akin- Funmilayo, Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, disclosed this during an interactive session and payments of compensation to the affected claimants,nwhose properties were affected by the expansion of the Asphaltic Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of the Ojoo Interchange/IITA,Moniya Junction/Akinyele Interchange with the spurs to new Oyo Expressway.
Williams Akin- Funmilayo, Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, disclosed this during an interactive session and payments of compensation to the affected claimants,nwhose properties were affected by the expansion of the Asphaltic Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of the Ojoo Interchange/IITA,Moniya Junction/Akinyele Interchange with the spurs to new Oyo Expressway.
He explained that no development should bring negative consequences to the members of the public as the development of infrastructure being experienced in the State is aimed at expanding the economy of the State and to make it a business hub among other States.
He added that the ongoing road expansion in the area upon completion would in no measure boost the agric business and open doors of opportunities for the people with the siting of the in-land dry pot, railway station, New town and construction of the Circular road which would further boost the economic growth of the South-West region as investors can clear their goods at the dry port with ease.
He added that, the state Governor Seyi Makinde had mandated the ministry to always process the documents of the affected property owners without any delay.
He stated further that that was reason for establishment of a standing committee on verification of the affected claimant for compensation payments headed by Sunday Babatunde Odukoya, retired Commissioner of Police and the Executive Assistant on Security to the Governor and as soon the committee clears the claimant, payments follows.
He further stated that a total number of 65 properties owners had been identified in this first phase, 22 had been cleared and received their compensation while others are still in the clearance process by the committee.
He also urged the claimants not to bribe anyone out of the money as its solely for them alone and any Ministry officials that demand bribe from them, such individuals should be reported directly to his Office.
He however solicited the cooperation of the properties and land owners in the area as various developmental projects are ongoing to see it as benefits for all upon completion.
Speaking on behalf of the claimants, Kayode Adebayo and Oseni Alimot Tolulope, appreciated the Administration of Governor Seyi Makinde for the gesture, saying the compensation came as a surprise to them.
Present at the meeting were the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Hakim Ademola Audu, directors and others.
