The Deputy Governor of Kwara, Chief Kayode Alabi, has led the state government’s delegation to Odo-Ase community in Oke Ero Local Government Area over Friday night’s downpour that washed away the bridge linking it with other parts of the state.
This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Ilorin, the state capital.
According to the statement, the delegation also visited the Orisa bridge, where the embankment was washed away, amid ongoing construction of a new bridge at the same spot by the administration.
“The delegation visited the communities on Saturday to commiserate with the people as well as assess the requirements for reconstruction.
“The Governor sends his commiserations to the people of the communities.
“He reassures them that immediate steps will be taken to reconstruct the bridge as soon as possible to reconnect the people to their neighbouring communities,” said the governor.
He added that on the entourage included the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works and Transport, Alhaji Ishaq Olorukooba, and other officials from the ministry.
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