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Lawmaker representing Atiba, Oyo East, Oyo West Federal Constituency, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi, aka Skimeh, has facilitated the construction of another road project for his constituents.
The road, tagged Ori-Awo Phase 2, connects Ifesowapo Ori-Awo, Asipa Kombuko, Awujoola and Olorunsogo communities as well as Abolongo prison yard, in Oyo East Local Government Area.
Skimeh, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture Colleges and Institutions, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen, on Friday.
The lawmaker noted that he ensured the road was listed in the 2023 supplementary budget presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu.
Skimeh thanked the President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas and Honourable Abubakar Bichi, Chairman House Committee on Appropriation.
The construction of the road has started with earth moving equipment already working on site.
The road is the continuation of Ori-Awo Phase 1, which had been completed and commuters have already started using it.
Speaking during the flag off, residents of the communities appreciated the lawmaker for ensuring his constituents enjoy the dividend of democracy.
One of the residents, Mr Yusuf Adetayo, said: “When we approached him for the first one, he promised us and he fulfilled it. We went to him again that we want the second phase of the road done and today they are here again to start the construction. We are so happy.”
Other residents who spoke also commended the lawmaker and identified some other projects the lawmaker has brought to the community.
