Osun Traditional Rulers Praise Tinubu and Oyetola for Road Upgrade Efforts

By Godwin Oritse

Traditional rulers from Osun West Senatorial District praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the reconstruction of the 90.9‑kilometre Osogbo‑Iwo‑Ibadan Road. They described the project as a significant infrastructure intervention that will stimulate economic growth and improve social connectivity across the South‑West. The monarchs also commended Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, for securing the project’s approval and ensuring it received presidential attention.

The monarchs, led by the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurasheed Adewale Akanbi, expressed their gratitude in a letter dated 27 May 2026, addressed to President Tinubu. The letter was formally presented to Oyetola on Thursday at his residence in Iragbiji, Osun State, for onward delivery to the President.

Dr. Bolaji Akinola noted that the commendation follows a pledge made by Oyetola during the coronation of the 41st Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Clement Haastrup, Ajimoko III, on 23 May 2025. Representing President Tinubu at the event, Oyetola had assured stakeholders that the Minister would work to facilitate the reconstruction of the strategic road corridor.

In the joint letter signed by prominent traditional rulers across the Osun West Senatorial District, the monarchs lauded President Tinubu for what they described as a bold demonstration of responsive and inclusive governance through the approval of the strategic road project.

“This monumental intervention stands as a bold testament to your administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructural renewal, economic revitalisation and national integration. The road, which serves as a major economic corridor connecting Osun State to Oyo State and other parts of the South‑West, has for many years posed untold hardship to commuters, traders, students, farmers, transporters and other road users due to its deplorable condition,” the monarchs wrote.

“Your timely approval of this strategic project has therefore rekindled hope in the hearts of our people and further reinforced public confidence in your Renewed Hope Agenda. We are particularly delighted that this laudable development will not only ease transportation and improve inter‑state commerce, but will also stimulate socio‑economic growth, enhance security and open up rural communities within the axis to greater opportunities,” the letter continued.

The royal fathers said history would “undoubtedly remember this intervention as one of the landmark achievements” of President Tinubu’s administration in the South‑West region.

“The people of Osun West regard this gesture as a demonstration of responsive and inclusive governance. We equally commend Your Excellency for prioritising infrastructure that directly impacts the well‑being of the people. This remarkable project will undoubtedly boost economic activities, facilitate easier movement of goods and services, reduce travel time and strengthen commercial and social interactions among communities within the South‑West region. It is a legacy intervention that will continue to benefit present and future generations,” the monarchs added.

They also offered prayers for President Tinubu, asking God to grant him wisdom, strength, sound health and divine guidance in steering the affairs of the nation toward peace, stability and prosperity.

The letter was signed by the following traditional rulers: the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurasheed Adewale Akanbi; the Akire of Ikire‑Ile, Oba Azeez Olatunbosun Bamiji; the Olu of Ile‑Ogbo, Oba Abeeblahi Adetoyese Agbajelola; the Olupo of Oluponna, Oba Rafiu Oyekanmi Mosobalaje; the Oonifin of Ikonifin, Oba Solomon Ojo Oyewo; the Olusongbe of Songbe Land, Oba Kamilu Adeniyi Ajadi; the Ologburo of Ogburo, Oba Asimiyu Sodiq Agboluaje; the Onisaraa of Feesu, Oba Alamu Moshood Oparonke; the Ola of Ajagunlaase, Oba Ismaila Gbadamosi Fabunmi; and the Oori of Olori, Oba Musibawu Akinloye Adebayo.

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