ADO-EKITI – A team from the Federal Ministry of Lands and Housing, Abuja, on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti inspected the site of the proposed federal secretariat in the state.
The team, led by a Deputy Director in the ministry, Mr Paul Udeozor, was conducted round the site, located along new Iyin road, by the Federal Controller of Works in the state, Mr Olu Gbadebori.
The team later met with the Chairman, Transition Committee, Mr Dipo Anisulowo, on behalf the Governor-elect, Mr Ayo Fayose, on how to start construction work after his inauguration on Oct. 16.
Anisulowo told the team that the incoming administration would give maximum cooperation to the Federal Government in the execution of federal projects in the state. [eap_ad_1] “You know that when our party, the PDP, held its grand rally on June 7, President Goodluck Jonathan promised the state more federal presence if they vote for our candidate.
“We thank the people of the state for doing their own part by voting massively for our candidate and the party,’’ he said.
“We are not going to disappoint them as all the promises we made will be fulfilled; the proposed federal secretariat is one of the numerous projects that the PDP will bring to the state from Abuja.’’
The delegation also visited the Deputy Governor-elect, Dr Olusola Eleka, who thanked the President for acting fast to fulfill the promises he made to Ekiti people.
Eleka gave the assurance that the incoming administration would expedite action on the provision of land for the proposed Federal Housing Project.
He also promised that the government would collaborate with the Federal Government and private entrepreneurs on the project. (NAN)
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