The Oyo State Government has reassured residents of the high-quality execution of the ongoing 83.82-kilometre Iseyin-Okaka-Saki Road rehabilitation project.
In a statement on Thursday, the government emphasized that the project is under strict supervision by Resident Engineers from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
The Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Prof. Dahud Shangodoyin, has been leading regular inspections with a team of engineers, including a recent site visit on February 20, 2025.
This reassurance follows social media allegations of poor workmanship, which the government has dismissed as baseless, stating that the rehabilitation is being carried out according to approved standards.
“The Iseyin-Saki Road (83.82km) is a federal road that has undergone multiple rehabilitations by the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). However, the road deteriorated and became nearly impassable,” the statement read.
The government clarified that despite the road being a Trunk A road, “Governor Makinde, in his commitment to ensuring a smooth commuting experience for residents, directed the state government to undertake rehabilitation work to ease the hardship faced by road users.”
According to Prof. Shangodoyin, the rehabilitation involves clearing, turnouts, scarification, and the removal of unsuitable materials. Additionally, the project includes the construction of a reinforced concrete retaining wall, the provision of sub-base and base course materials, and the application of a 40mm asphaltic wearing course at critical sections of the road.
The commissioner further assured that the project was awarded to a reputable contractor with a proven track record and that the cost of the ongoing palliative work is being fully covered by the state government.
Providing an update, Shangodoyin stated that “asphaltic regulation of the surface from Iseyin to Ipapo has been completed, while asphalt resurfacing between Ipapo and Alaga Road has also been concluded.”
He also noted that “the laying of stone base and asphalting between Okaka and Alaga has been completed, while stone base laying and asphalt resurfacing between Alaga and Baasi is currently ongoing.”
The commissioner highlighted that the remaining work includes “the laying of stone base and asphalt resurfacing between Baasi and Saki.”
Reaffirming the government’s commitment, he emphasized that the project will meet the highest construction standards and provide long-term relief for commuters.
