By Our Reporter
AKURE (PRECISE POST) – Since assuming office, the incumbent Governor of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has made significant strides in governance, infrastructure, education, security, and economic development.
Below is a detailed overview of some of his notable achievements within this period:
1.Strengthening Security: Distributed 75 utility vehicles to security agencies across the state in a second phase of support. This was complemented by additional funding to enhance security operations and ensure better response to emerging threats.
2.Improving Healthcare Access: Commissioned a modern drug warehouse in Akure to ensure consistent supply and distribution of essential medicines across healthcare facilities.
3.Supporting Education: Paid ₦634 million in WASSCE examination fees for over 23,000 secondary school students, removing financial barriers and promoting equal access to education.
4. Women Empowerment: Disbursed grants to 1,000 low-income women to boost small-scale businesses and improve household incomes.
5.Prudent Financial Management: Achieved an 82.6% reduction in domestic debt, the highest in Nigeria, demonstrating fiscal discipline and sound financial planning.
6.Enhancing Learning: Introduced a 1:1 textbook-to-learner policy, with the distribution of textbooks, digital tablets, and sports equipment to primary schools, ensuring better teaching and learning experiences.
7.Healthcare Development: Rehabilitated 50 primary healthcare facilities, improving access to quality care for communities across the state.
8.Job Creation in Education: Employed over 2,000 new teachers to strengthen teaching capacity in primary and secondary schools.
9.Road Infrastructure: Rehabilitated and reconstructed over 60 kilometers of critical roads to improve transportation and economic activity.
10. Major Road Projects: Flagged off the dualisation of the Akure–Idanre Road, a major route expected to boost trade and connectivity.
11.Agricultural Growth: Engaged investors in agriculture and agribusiness and trained 100 youths to modernize farming practices and create employment.
12. Land Development for Farming: Secured 10,000 hectares of land dedicated to farming and the development of food hubs to improve food security.
13.Expanded Road Network: Commissioned approximately 20 kilometers of new roads across the three senatorial districts to improve accessibility.
14. Strategic Road Expansions: Initiated the dualisation of the Akungba–Ikare Road, enhancing movement between key towns.
15.Coastal Road Upgrade: Commenced the dualisation of the Igbokoda–Okitipupa Road, supporting trade and development in coastal communities.
16. Project Delivery: Completed and commissioned the Oda Road dualisation project, easing traffic congestion and improving travel time.
17.Youth Development: Established the Youth Skills Development Centre in Akure and launched ICT training for 500 young people to build skills for the future.
18. School Renovation: Upgraded and renovated selected primary and secondary school buildings, improving the learning environment.
19.Flood Prevention: Undertook dredging of canals and clearing of waterways to reduce the risk of flooding in vulnerable areas.
20. Power and Energy: Signed an MoU with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to improve electricity access and reliability for residents and businesses.
21.Partnership for Roads: Approved ₦3.5 billion counterpart funding for RAAMP, supporting World Bank rural road projects to connect underserved areas.
22. Industrial Growth: Entered agreements with major investors to establish petrochemical and fertilizer production plants, boosting local industry and creating jobs.
23. Land Reforms: Set up a dedicated task force to tackle land grabbing, illegal resales, and conflicts around property ownership.
24.: Ongoing Major Projects: Continued work on key infrastructure, including the Judiciary Complex in Akure, the Onyearugbulem–Irese flyover, and the Ijoka Road dualisation, among others.
25. Commitment to Workers: Maintained consistent payment of workers’ salaries, pensions, and gratuities for retirees, demonstrating strong support for public service.
