The construction of this road, where none hitherto existed, is a testament to our conviction that where roads go, development follows. I remember having a conversation with Chief Adepoju Olusola, Chairman of Oyo Sugarcane Processors Ltd. He pointed out what a boost this project would be to his business as they can easily bring their raw materials from Ogbomoso to Iseyin via this new route.

This project will indeed play a key role in the industrialisation of Oyo State. As I have said on previous occasions, our plan is to ensure that development does not begin and end in the State capital, Ibadan, alone but spreads to all zones.

These road constructions are attracting further investments to the State, as attested to by the CEO of Milkin Barn Agriserve Ltd, Mr Tony Jibunoh. He made the decision to invest in and remain in Oyo State after turning down the same offer two years earlier because we completed the 65 km Moniya-Ijaiye-Iseyin Road, which links to the 34.85km Iseyin-Oyo Road, where the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub is hosted.

Government cannot employ everyone, but we can make it possible for the private sector to succeed so that they can provide direct employment for our people.

As we mark five years in office on May 29, 2024, we restate our promise to the good people of Oyo State that we will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that we move our people to more economic prosperity through the provision of the infrastructure required to create an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive.

Talk to you again soon.