Ekiti govt appeals to communities to release land for ring road development
Ekiti State Government has appealed to communities whose lands are connected to the ongoing ring road construction in the state to release their lands for the expansion of the project. Some communities and landowners, including Afao Ekiti, Aare Ekiti, Araromi Obu, Igbogun, Iworoko Ekiti, among others, had been at loggerheads with the state government over […] Ekiti govt appeals to communities to…
The Ekiti State Government has urged local communities to relinquish their lands to facilitate the expansion of a ring road project. Communities such as Afao Ekiti, Aare Ekiti, Araromi Obu, Igbogun, and Iworoko Ekiti have been in conflict with the state over the acquisition of 200 meters of land on either side of the road for developmental purposes.
Deputy Governor Chief Monisade Afuye presided over a peace dialogue in Ado Ekiti, emphasizing that the government is not ready to forcefully take the land from the communities and assured compensation for their properties. Afuye stated that the Oyebanji-led administration prefers consultation and advocacy in such matters, urging the communities not to resort to legal means.
The government is focused on developing the ring road axis by incorporating other infrastructure, such as Five Star Hotels and industries, to revitalize the area and provide a new hub for growth. The Deputy Governor assured that the state would not engage in massive demolitions and hinted that she would personally oversee the project to ensure minimal property damage.
A member of the Ekiti House of Assembly, Akeem Jamiu, encouraged the affected landowners to embrace the development and benefit from the recently established airport on the ring road axis. Both the Alare of Aare Kingdom and the Regent of Iworoko Ekiti expressed concerns about the land acquisition and requested that the government reconsider its plans before proceeding.
The Surveyor General of the state, Mr. Rufus Gbadura, emphasized that the land is intended to bring various infrastructural developments to the area, encouraging the communities to cooperate for mutual benefits.
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