Ekiti govt orders immediate reconstruction of collapsed bridge

The Ekiti State Government has ordered the immediate reconstruction of the link bridge in Olorunda Community in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.

The Deputy Governor who was accompanied by the contractor handling the road project, Mr. Rudolph Najjar and officials of the Ministry of Works led by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Dele Agbede, said the government would ensure that the bridge is restored as soon as possible. Otunba Egbeyemi said: “The collapse of the bridge happened as a result of the heavy rain and we have seen it. That is why Governor Kayode Fayemi asked me to come and see things for myself and I am here accompanied by the contractor handling the road project.

The president of Olorunda Community, Pastor Tayo Omolola, praised the state government for the prompt intervention which he said has restored the hope of the people living in the area.

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