Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has given assurances that work would soon resume on Ado-Ijan-Aisegba-Omuo Road, stating that the state Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has resolved all issues that led to the temporary abandonment of of the road project by the contractor.
Governor Oyebanji gave the assurance on Friday during the burial service of the late Chief Mathew Fatoba, the father of his Aide-de-Camp, held at the Holy Trynity, Anglican Church, Aisegba-Ekiti.
The Governor said the road had earlier been awarded and contractor had been mobilized to site before work was stalled due to certain challenges, which have now been addressed to ensure the contractor’s return to site.
While commending the President, Bola Tinubu for his support for the State, Oyebanji said the President’s policies have helped in addressing infrastructure gaps as well as promoting economic development and welfare of citizens.
“I greet our fathers in the Lord and the deceased family, I assure you that I see the road leading here from Ado- Ekiti. It is part of our efforts. The Federal Government has awarded the road and contractor has moved to site, but they left because of one reason or the other. But by His grace, the Lord has helped us to settle it, very soon the contractor will go back to site”.
Speaking about the late Chief Mathew Fatoba, the Governor noted that the deceased lived a fulfilled life to a ripe old age, adding that this was evident in the virtues of integrity, hard work, and humility that he instilled in his children.
He noted that the virtues exhibited by Pa Mathew Fatoba clearly reflected in the children of the deceased, particularly his Aide-de-Camp, Felix Fatoba, whom, he described as a loyal, disciplined, and committed officer, with a track record of excellence and integrity in the course of his duty.
The Governor said, “No matter how old our aged can be, we never want them to leave us, if you look at the programme, you will see that Baba spent 110 years, he tried and we should appreciate God together”.
Earlier in his homily, the Bishop of Ekiti Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev. Andrew Olusola, who described the death of Pa Mathew Fatoba as the glorious transition of a faithful servant who devoted his life to God, family, and community, noted that living to the age of 110 was not only a testament to God’s grace but also an example of a life well spent in humility, righteousness, and service to humanity.
He admonished everyone to reflect on their lives and the legacy they will leave behind, urging them to prioritize eternal values over material pursuits, which according to him, the greatest inheritance one can give is a life of virtue and godliness, as demonstrated by the late centenarian.
The Anglican Bishop who urged the congregation to pray for the Governor, hailed him for the various development projects in different parts of the state as well as the level of peace and prosperity within the state.
Also at the event were, Secretary to the State Government, Prof Habibat Adubiaro, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, former National Assembly member, Hon Bimbo Daramola, former and serving members of the State Executive Council, local government Chairmen, among others.
Work to resume on Ado-Ijan-Aisegba-Road after temporary abandonment by contractor- Oyebanji
