Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has flagged off the construction of the 37-kilometer Ejule–Ojeba–Unale–Onyedega road linking Idah Local Government Area to the headquarters of Ibaji Local Government Area.
Governor Ododo performed the official flag-off ceremony on Monday, November 9, 2026, describing the project as part of his administration’s commitment to opening up rural communities, facilitating agricultural evacuation, and ensuring equitable infrastructural distribution across the state.
Addressing community members and traditional leaders at the venue, the governor stated that the delay preceding the commencement of the project was deliberate, aimed at conducting mandatory technical due diligence, environmental planning, and procurement verification to guarantee durability.
“Governance requires deliberate action rather than political showmanship,” Ododo declared, urging residents to prioritize regional development over political affiliations.
The governor commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing subnational developmental support, while charging the contractors, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), to execute the project strictly according to design specifications and within the stipulated timeline.
He also issued a stern warning to traditional rulers against instigating land or communal disputes, warning that any traditional institution implicated in local conflict or security breaches would face legal sanctions.
Providing details on the project scope, the Kogi State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Momoh Ozigi, noted that the road had remained in a state of disrepair for over two decades, severely disrupting trade, health access, and farm produce transportation due to annual seasonal flooding.
In his remarks, the Executive Chairman of Ibaji Local Government Area, Hon. Alexander Ukwela, expressed gratitude to the governor for fulfilling the pledge made during his official visit to the area on July 13, 2026, assuring the state government and construction crew of community protection and cooperation throughout the construction period.
