Oyo State Approves ₦900 Million Counterpart Funding to Accelerate 68km Road Infrastructure Drive!
Reported by sadauna Lydia edeh (Journalist)| Sele Media Africa.
IBADAN, Nigeria The Oyo State Government has approved the release of ₦900 million as counterpart funding to facilitate the construction and rehabilitation of 68 kilometres of road infrastructure across the state, reinforcing its commitment to improving transportation networks and stimulating economic activity.
State officials confirmed that the funding will support ongoing and newly approved road projects spanning key urban and rural corridors. The intervention is designed to enhance connectivity, ease the movement of goods and services, and address longstanding infrastructure deficits affecting local communities.
Strengthening Economic Corridors
Oyo State, strategically located in Nigeria’s South West geopolitical zone, serves as a critical commercial gateway linking agricultural belts with urban markets. Infrastructure analysts note that improved road networks are essential for reducing post harvest losses, lowering transportation costs, and attracting private sector investment.
The 68 kilometre coverage includes both rehabilitation of deteriorating roads and construction of new access routes aimed at opening up underserved areas. By providing counterpart funding, the state government positions itself to leverage additional federal or development partner resources, a financing model commonly used to accelerate public infrastructure delivery in Nigeria.
Infrastructure as a Development Priority
Road development has remained a central pillar of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration, with previous investments targeting intra city roads in Ibadan and inter town linkages across the state’s geopolitical zones. The newly approved ₦900 million allocation is expected to further consolidate these efforts.
Public infrastructure experts emphasize that consistent counterpart funding enhances project credibility, ensures compliance with procurement standards, and improves the likelihood of timely completion.
Broader National Context
Across Nigeria, state governments have increasingly adopted blended financing mechanisms to address infrastructure gaps amid fiscal pressures. According to reports by major national outlets including Punch Newspapers, The Guardian Nigeria, and Premium Times, subnational governments are prioritizing road rehabilitation as part of broader economic recovery and rural integration strategies.
For Oyo State, the latest funding release signals continuity in infrastructure led development at a time when economic diversification and regional competitiveness remain central to policy discussions.
As implementation begins, stakeholders will be closely monitoring project timelines, contractor performance, and long term maintenance frameworks to ensure that the investment translates into durable public value.
Sources: Punch Newspapers; The Guardian Nigeria; Premium Times.
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