Oyo govt. approves N1.2bn for reconstruction of demolished Abuja governor’s lodge

The Seyi Makinde -led Oyo state government has approved the construction of new Oyo State Governor’s Lodge at No 2. John Kadiya Close, Abuja, through alternative project funding approach (APFA) at the cost of N1,201,760,000.

It would be recalled that Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier ordered the demolition of the Oyo State lodge in Abuja.

Prof . Kehinde Sangodoyin, the state Commissioner for Public Works and Infrastructure, who disclosed  this while addressing newsmen on the outcome of the executive council meeting, added that the project will be completed in the next six months.

The commissioner explained that the lodge will have the Governor’s Lodge, Deputy Governor’s Lodge, some chalets, fittings and some furniture, which, he said,  will be of modern type, adding that this is part of what the present administration will leave behind as legacy.

“To leave a distinct legacy for the administration of His Excellency, Oluseyi Makinde, the executive council has approved the construction of new Governor’s Lodge at No 2. John Kadiya Close, Abuja, which is under APFA.

“The lodge has been there for a while and our government noticed the dilapidated condition. It will have the Governor’s Lodge, Deputy Governor’s Lodge, some chalets, fittings and some furniture, which will be of modern type. This is part of what the administration will leave behind.

“The edifice will cost the Government of Oyo State the sum of N1,201,760,000 only. Once the construction has been awarded, the duration for the completion of the project is just six months. So, it is believed that six months after the award of the contract, the project will be completed and will have the facilities I have mentioned earlier”, he said.