- Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi announced presidential approval for a five-kilometre access road in Osun Central
- One kilometre of the project was designated to improve access to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital in Ila-Orangun
- The remaining stretch was set to enhance rural connectivity, boost trade, and support grassroots development across the district
The lawmaker representing Osun Central Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, on Wednesday announced that he has secured presidential approval for the construction of a five-kilometre access road spanning strategic parts of his constituency.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Digital Media and Publicity, Adekanola Desmond, who described the project as a major infrastructure intervention aimed at improving healthcare access and strengthening rural connectivity across the district.
According to Fadeyi, a key component of the project is a one-kilometre access road leading directly to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital in Ila-Orangun. The hospital serves residents of Osun State and neighbouring states but has reportedly faced persistent challenges due to poor road access, which has affected patients, medical personnel and nearby communities.
The senator noted that inadequate access to the facility has often delayed emergency response times and hindered the smooth delivery of healthcare services. He expressed optimism that the new road would significantly improve conditions for both healthcare providers and service users.
The remaining four kilometres of the project will link other districts within Osun Central, opening up rural corridors vital to farmers, traders and daily commuters. Fadeyi explained that improved road infrastructure would ease the movement of agricultural produce to markets, enhance economic activities in underserved areas and contribute to overall regional development.
“This project will transform mobility and healthcare delivery in our region,” the senator said, adding that an official flag-off ceremony is scheduled to take place later in March.
He further revealed that preliminary site clearing has already commenced around the hospital axis, signalling the imminent commencement of full-scale construction work.
The announcement comes amid sustained calls from stakeholders for improved infrastructure in Osun Central, particularly around key public institutions. Residents and community leaders have long decried the poor state of access roads to health facilities and rural settlements, arguing that inadequate connectivity undermines service delivery and economic productivity.
Fadeyi maintained that the initiative reflects his commitment to addressing years of infrastructural neglect in the district, especially in areas directly affecting healthcare access and grassroots development.
If completed as planned, the five-kilometre road project is expected to enhance transportation efficiency, reduce travel time, and strengthen the link between essential services and the communities they serve, marking a significant milestone in Osun Central’s infrastructure development efforts.