The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved over N10 billion for the construction of various projects aimed at strengthening governance, improving institutional capacity, and advancing sustainable socio-economic development across the state. The approvals were made at the council's meeting on Tuesday and announced by the Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, on Wednesday. The projects include hospital buildings, solar-powered water projects, and roads in different communities.
A significant portion of the approved funds, N6.765 billion, will be used for the construction of new hospital buildings at General Hospitals in Ikogosi-Ekiti, Awo-Ekiti, and Ipao-Ekiti. Each hospital project will receive N2.255 billion, and the proposed developments will provide essential healthcare facilities, including wards, mortuary, maternity and delivery suite, children's ward, gate house, consulting room, theatre, staff quarters, laboratory, and main building/administrative block.
The three hospital projects are expected to be completed within 10 months and will provide more functional and conducive facilities for healthcare delivery, enhance access to essential medical services, and strengthen the capacity of the health system to meet the needs of residents across the benefiting communities and surrounding areas. This investment in healthcare infrastructure is part of the administration's sustained commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and advancing Universal Health Coverage across the state.
In addition to the hospital projects, the council approved N1.681 billion for the upgrading and rehabilitation of 104 high-yielding boreholes across the local government areas and local council development areas in the state. The intervention aims to expand access to sustainable, reliable, and potable water supply through the conversion of the identified boreholes into reticulated solar-powered water facilities.
The 104 boreholes were selected based on the stipulated World Bank/SURWASH criteria, and the procurement process was conducted through open competitive bidding. The projects are expected to be completed within four weeks, reflecting the administration's commitment to rapidly expanding access to sustainable potable water and strengthening rural and small-town water infrastructure.
The council also approved N1.093 billion for the construction of 400m Olajiga Street, Egbewa, and 915m GRA 3rd Extension (Ifesowapo–Ibi Oluwatoba Avenue–Ori Apata Roads), Ado-Ekiti. The project will complement the ongoing construction of the GRA 3rd Extension Phases I–IV and comprises site clearing, earthworks, concrete drainage, pavement construction, and asphalt laying.
Other approvals at the meeting include N448.074 million for the provision of office equipment for the Ministry of Special Duties and the replacement of worn-out furniture at the Presidential Lodge and its extension. Additionally, N340.612 million was approved for the construction of a one-kilometre access road from the threshold of Runway 21 to the CVOR Navigation Aid Site at the Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado-Ekiti.
Key points
- The Ekiti State government has approved N10 billion for various projects aimed at strengthening governance and advancing sustainable socio-economic development.
- The projects include hospital buildings, solar-powered water projects, and roads in different communities across the state.
- The administration's commitment to delivering essential public infrastructure and improving access to quality healthcare and potable water is reflected in the approved projects.
