The Kwara State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) has signed a N9.3 billion contract agreement for the construction of rural roads to ease vehicular movement across the state.
The state project coordinator of RAAMP, Engr. Isaac Kolo, disclosed during the signing of the contract agreement papers with contractors in Ilorin, the state capital.
Kolo, who described Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration as a result and people-oriented, commended him for opening more rural roads in the state to further boost its economic status and make life more bearable for the people of the state, especially the rural dwellers.
The coordinator called on the contractors not to let the state government down in executing the RAAMP projects, urging them to do a thorough job and strictly adhere to contractual agreement.
He urged them to ensure that the 18-month completion period for the projects is not compromised.
The Kwara RAAMP lead infrastructure engineer, Isiaka Olayiwola, appreciated everyone for creating time to be part of the historic occasion, noting that the contractors got the job purely on merit without pressure or influence from any quarters.
LEADERSHIP reports that the road projects would be executed in phases, beginning with the first phase under backlog maintenance/rehabilitation of rural roads of 66.5 Km in Asa, Ilorin West, Ilorin East, Oyun, and Edu local government areas.
Others are Mondala-Yowere-Agbonna (12.485 km); Gerewu-Eiyenkorin-Okolowo Express (3.069 km); Panada-Oloro(5.428 km); Inaja-Alaro-Inaja Maliki(6.215 km), Ijagbo-Aperun-Adeleke-Igbawere (6.85 km); Kpandarako-Ginda-Kusomunu-Kachitako, Tsakpata Lealea-Gulufu-Bacita(22.89 km); and Lafiagi-Effagi-Putata road, (9.525 km); totaling 66.46 km.
Also, 18.2km roads in Asa local government would be upgraded. These include Alapa–Hoko (0.7 km) and Madi–Peeke (17.5 nm).
LEADERSHIP recalls that Governor AbdulRazaq had approved the counterpart fund to show the state government’s commitment towards bringing development to the state and its people.