Arokoyo Urges Ododo to Begin Ikowa-Opa Road Reconstruction in Kabba
File image of Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo
Chief Julius Arokoyo, the Obamudi of Oweland, has appealed to Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, to facilitate the immediate commencement of the long-delayed reconstruction of Ikowa-Opa Road in Kabba.
Arokoyo made the appeal in an open letter to the governor, describing the road project as an important opportunity for the present administration to address a longstanding infrastructure challenge and strengthen its relationship with the people of Kabba.
He recalled that the reconstruction of Ikowa-Opa Road was publicly flagged off during the administration of former Governor Yahaya Bello. However, he expressed concern that actual construction work had yet to commence several years after the ceremony.
The traditional leader urged Ododo to personally intervene by ensuring the mobilisation of the contractor to the site and the commencement of construction without further delay.
Drawing comparisons with the establishment of a university in Kabba, Arokoyo said the project had demonstrated how the fulfilment of major development promises could generate public confidence and goodwill.
He recalled the popular expression, “Vote for University”, which he said reflected the people’s appreciation of the establishment of the institution in their community during the last electoral cycle.
According to him, the experience showed that government policies and promises translated into visible development projects could strengthen public trust, particularly when such projects directly improve people’s daily lives.
Arokoyo maintained that the political goodwill generated by good governance would be more sustainable when supported by tangible projects that citizens could see, use and experience.
He consequently called for the immediate mobilisation of the contractor, commencement of the Ikowa-Opa Road reconstruction and effective supervision to ensure quality delivery within a reasonable timeframe.
Describing his intervention as an appeal for development, partnership and renewed public confidence, the Obamudi of Oweland urged Ododo to turn the longstanding expectations of Kabba residents into another tangible development achievement.
He expressed optimism that the governor would give the appeal favourable consideration, adding that the people of Kabba deserved another significant infrastructure project they could associate with his administration.
“The university was a promise fulfilled. Let Ikowa-Opa Road be another promise delivered,” Arokoyo declared.
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