Status Report on Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Road Infrastructure Transformation in Ondo

Since assuming office, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has established Ondo State as a significant hub for construction. Moving beyond political rhetoric, his administration has adopted a “Finish and Fill” strategy, prioritising the completion of inherited projects while simultaneously launching strategic new corridors.

This report provides a detailed breakdown of the major dualisations, flyovers, and internal township roads visited, which are redefining the state’s economic landscape as of March 2026. From the heart of Akure to the coastal reaches of Ilaje, here is the definitive overview of the Aiyedatiwa road revolution.

Overview of Road Projects

Governor Aiyedatiwa’s infrastructure strategy focuses on completing long-standing projects while introducing new initiatives. Below is a catalogue of these road projects, categorised by scale and status.

Major Road Projects (Corridors & Dualisations)

These projects involve substantial multi-lane dualisations, flyovers, and major inter-city connections designed to reshape the state’s economic landscape.

1. Onyearugbulem–Irese Flyover (Akure): Inspected in March 2026; nearing use.. Men at work when visited.
2. Iselu–Isuada Road (Owo LGA): Officially commissioned in March 2026.
3. Igbokoda NDDC Road (6km, Ilaje LGA): Vital road in the riverine community of Ilaje; commissioned.
4. Akure–Idanre Road Dualisation: Ongoing; 10km dual carriageway from Cash Junction.
5. Igbokoda–Okitipupa Road Dualisation (29km): Major construction active in the Southern Senatorial District.
6. Oda Road Dualisation (Akure South): Ongoing; scheduled for completion by June 2026.
7. Owo Township Dualisation: In progress.
8. Oba Osupa–Oluwatuyi–Ijoka Road (Akure): Ongoing dualisation. Project in progress. But no workers sighted during visit.
9. College Road – Irewole Roundabout (8.5km, Ilaje LGA): Ongoing; flagged off in March 2026 from the Zero Zero area.
10. Akure–Ijare Road (8.8km): Still Ongoing.
11. The Aboto–Atijere Road project, stretching 28.5km in Ilaje LGA, has achieved a notable milestone, with 15 kilometres of the road now completed. Current efforts are focused on the installation of drainage systems and culverts to enhance the road’s longevity. Work on the project is still in progress.

Watch the video of ongoing dualisation of Oba Osupa–Oluwatuyi–Ijoka Road (Akure)

Township & Rural Access Roads

These projects focus on internal streets, community networks, and rural access.

1. Adelami Road (Owo LGA): Completed and commissioned in March 2026.
2. Omotosho/Benin Expressway (1km section, Okitipupa LGA): Completed.
3. Ona-Opemipo Street (Okitipupa LGA): Completed November 2025.
4. Ali-Balogun Street (Okitipupa LGA): Completed.
5. Ewi Street (Okitipupa LGA): Completed late 2025.
6. Ade Adeyemi-Olaoluwa Street (Okitipupa LGA): Completed.
7. Oda-Olorunsola-Akinyele Streets (Akure): Ongoing; part of the Alagbaka GRA rehabilitation.
8. Idoro Bajaray Road (10.9km, Idanre LGA): Ongoing rural access road.
9. Araromi Beach Road (1.7km, Ondo South): Ongoing; contractors mobilised.
10. Igbotako Township Roads: Ongoing.
11. Bolorunduro–Fagbo Road: Ongoing.
12. Ode Ajagba–Akotogbo Road (14.5km, Irele LGA): Inactive at the time of this report.
13. Ajagba–Ijuosun Road (13.5km, Irele LGA): Ongoing.
14. Okeraye-Idepe Roads (Okitipupa): Ongoing.
15. Selected Roads in Ondo West (15.89km): Includes NCI General Hospital road; construction active.
16. Arigidi–Ogbagi Akoko Road: Ongoing.
17. Akungba Akoko Township Roads: Active rehabilitation ongoing.
18. Igoba Township Road (5.5km, Akure): Commissioned February 19, 2026.
19. Alagbaka Extension Road (behind SIB, Akure): Commissioned.
20. Gbangbalogun–Odole–Odiolowo Road (Akure): Commissioned.
21. Lao–Oke Padre–Odopetu Road (Akure): Commissioned.
22. Eco Bank–Oke Arata Road (Akure): Commissioned.
23. Ajegunle Road (Akure): Commissioned.
24. Oja Oshodi Road (Akure): Commissioned.
25. SK Bright Street (Akure): Commissioned.
26. Ayeloro Street (Akure): Commissioned.
27. Akosile Street (Akure): Completed.

Strategic Initiatives and Financial Context

The Aiyedatiwa administration has adopted an aggressive funding approach to infrastructure, with significant budget allocations prioritising road development.

Major Contracting Firms

• Bibopere International Services Ltd: Reconstruction of the Omotosho/Benin/Lagos Expressway and Igbotako Township network.
• Craneburg Construction: Major dualisation works, including the Oda Road project and Onyearugbulem–Irese Flyover.
• Hitech Construction: High-capacity coastal and rural road infrastructure, including Araromi Beach Road segments.
• Setraco Nigeria Ltd: Strategic inter-city routes, including the Akure–Idanre and Owo dualisation axes.

Governor Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to infrastructure reflects a concerted effort to complete and consolidate existing works. By mobilising firms such as Bibopere and Craneburg back to the field, the administration is transforming previously stalled sites into functional assets, significantly enhancing the quality of life for the people of Ondo State.