President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstruction of the Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba-Ikole Road in Ekiti State, a major route linking the South-West to the Federal Capital Territory.
According to a statement by Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s media adviser, Yinka Oyebode, the project will be funded through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Project Fund.
The approval letter, dated July 1, 2026, was addressed to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, and the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zach Adedeji, with a copy sent to the governor.
Oyebode noted that the development comes just months after Tinubu approved the reconstruction of the Itawure-Aramoko-Ado Ekiti Road.
The Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba-Ikole Road has long been in deplorable condition, despite its importance as an access route to institutions such as the Federal Polytechnic, Afe Babalola University, Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, and the Ekiti Knowledge Zone.
Governor Oyebanji expressed gratitude to the President, describing the approval as evidence of Tinubu’s commitment to Ekiti and
