Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday commissioned the Onyearugbulem–Shagari/Irese Road Flyover and Junction Improvement Project in Akure, describing it as a strategic infrastructure intervention expected to ease traffic congestion and drive industrial and commercial expansion in the city.
The commissioning ceremony, held along the Ilesha–Akure–Owo Expressway, brought together top government officials, including the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun.
Speaking at the event, Vice President Shettima said the flyover would significantly improve traffic flow, enhance road safety, and open up the corridor for increased economic activities, noting that infrastructure development remains central to sustainable growth and regional integration.
Governor Aiyedatiwa described the project as a landmark achievement, noting that it is the first flyover bridge in Akure and a major milestone in the state’s infrastructure development efforts.
He explained that the intersection at Onyearugbulem–Shagari and the Akure–Benin Expressway had long been a major congestion point, causing frequent accidents and delays in movement of people and goods.
According to him, the project was initiated under the administration of the late former governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, and completed under his administration as part of efforts to ensure continuity in governance and infrastructure delivery.
The governor announced that the flyover has been named after centenarian and Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, who marked his 100th birthday on the same day.
Aiyedatiwa added that his administration had intensified road construction and rehabilitation projects across the state, including major works on the Akure–Idanre, Akungba–Ikare, Okitipupa–Igbokoda, and College Road in Igbokoda corridors, among others.
He said over 100 kilometres of roads had been rehabilitated across the three senatorial districts, with several projects already completed while others remain ongoing.
The governor commended contractors, engineers, and consultants involved in the flyover project, noting that it was largely executed by indigenous professionals.
He also appreciated residents of Akure for their patience during the construction period, assuring that the infrastructure would deliver long-term benefits in easing mobility and supporting economic development.
