FG To Assist Ekiti On Ecological Issues

By Ayodele Oni

The Federal Government has promised to collaborate with Ekiti State Government to tackle ecological problems ravaging some parts of the state.

Specifically, the Federal Government said that it would accord the mudslides issue on Ilawe- Ado Road a top priority in its ecological support for the state.

A statement by Yinka Oyebode, Special Adviser, Media to the Governor stated that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, disclosed these during a meeting with Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji in Abuja.

Governor Oyebanji had, at the meeting, tabled the mudslides issue which has made the Ilawe- Ado road impassible, as well as other ecological challenges in some parts of the state with a plea for urgent action.

The SGF, whose office supervises the Ecological office, noted the Governor’s request and assured that the Federal Government would act on it speedily, to avert further disaster.

The State Government had provided an alternative road for motorists shortly after the mudslides caused a huge damage to the Ilawe- Ado road.

Recently, the Government has also commenced the rehabilitation of failed portions between Erijiyan – Ilawe – Igede road as an alternative to the  Ado- Ilawe road.

Governor Oyebanji explained that fixing the ecological issues with the  support of the Federal Government would ensure a more lasting solution than a hurried rehabilitation of the Ilawe- Ado road.

The Governor urged the people of the area as well as motorists plying the route to remain calm as the road is receiving urgent attention.

He also thanked the Federal Government and the SGF for the assurance on Ekiti ecological issues.