BDA President Commends Ododo on Flag-Off of 38.5km Kabba–Iluke Road, Urges Mobilisation of Contractors from Both Ends
By Our Correspondent
The President of the Bunu Development Association (BDA), Pastor Kolawole Johnson Folorunsho, FCTI, JP, has commended Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for the flag-off of the reconstruction of the 38.5-kilometre Kabba–Edumo–Oke Offin–Aiyede–Olle–Iluke Road.
He, however, appealed to the governor to direct the simultaneous mobilisation of contractors from both Kabba and Iluke ends of the road to accelerate construction and ensure timely completion of the project.
Folorunsho made the appeal on November 9, 2026, during the official flag-off ceremony, where he described the dual-direction construction approach as necessary to facilitate faster execution and restore public confidence in the project.
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He explained that experience had shown that road projects initiated from only one end sometimes encountered challenges that could affect their timely completion.
He therefore urged Governor Ododo to ensure that construction activities commence simultaneously from both Kabba and Iluke to enhance the pace of work and guarantee effective delivery.
The BDA President described the road as a critical lifeline for the people of Bunu District, noting that its reconstruction would bring significant relief to residents who had endured years of hardship due to its deplorable condition.
He said the project would improve transportation, stimulate economic activities, enhance security and provide farmers with easier access to markets in Kabba and neighbouring communities.
Folorunsho also expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for responding to the longstanding demands of the Bunu people, describing the flag-off as a significant milestone in the infrastructural development of the area.
He further commended the governor’s security interventions in Bunu land, particularly the establishment of a Police Divisional Headquarters in Iluke and a Forward Operating Base (FOB), describing them as strategic measures to restore peace and protect lives and property.
According to him, the interventions have started yielding positive results, as residents who previously abandoned their ancestral communities because of insecurity are gradually returning to their homes.
While acknowledging the governor’s efforts, Folorunsho appealed for more government attention to other critical infrastructural and human development needs of Bunu District, which he said still required urgent intervention.
He maintained that the reconstruction of the road would further strengthen the confidence of the people in the Ododo administration and demonstrate the government’s commitment to addressing the needs and aspirations of rural communities.
The BDA President reaffirmed the association’s commitment to the development of Bunu land and expressed optimism that the successful completion of the road project would open up the area for greater economic opportunities and sustainable development.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper November 12th, 2026
