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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed an immediate and urgent review of a road allegedly washed away by erosion a week after construction.
Residents of Aduragbemi Community, Ido-Osun in Egbedore Local Government of the state, had protested against poor construction of road in the community, alleging that the first rain after some days that the road was constructed, washed it away.
However, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday, Adeleke directed the team to report back on Monday, after their examination.
The statement noted that top officials from the Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Works and O-RAMP Project have visited the community for on the spot assessment, interaction with the community and to deliver the message of the governor.
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According to the statement, “The team related Governor Adeleke’s directive for an immediate review of the work done on the road while directing remedial action in line with best practices.
“The team also assured the community that apart from a review and a follow up remedial work, the Governor is also looking into other pressing needs of the community.
“The team is also currently interfacing with the contractors and the project managers to collate reports and determine an immediate remediation action.
“The government team is to report back to the Governor by Monday after which further corrective decisions will be taken,” the statement added.
