The award of N775million for the remodeling of main gate and perimeter fence of the Ondo State Government House in Akure by the Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration is currently generating controversy within the state, SaharaReporters has learnt.
A document seen by SaharaReporters showed that the State Executive Council led by the governor on September 26, 2024 approved the total sum of N775,069,741:21 for the proposed project.
The contract was awarded to a company named Buonayanett limited.
Checks by SaharaReporters showed the company has no presence online nor linked to any past project in the country.
However, the cost for the project is generating controversy.
One of those questioning the cost is a lawyer and activist from the state, Kayode Mogbojuri.
Kayode in a post on Facebook said, “Mr. Aiyedatiwa reportedly awarded approximately N800M for the remodeling of main gate and perimeter fence of Government House grounds main gate.
“Aiyedatiwa is becoming financially reckless and Ondo State people need explanations on how the resources for the state is being spent.”
Another Facebook user, Funmilayo Moyosoore said, “I learnt Aiyedatiwa approved Fence ( Wall of Jericho) construction for #774m …….. Who will curtail Lagidigba.”
In April, 2024, SaharaReporters exclusively reported how the governor budgeted N5billion for renovation of Day Care Centre/Creche.
Days after the report, the state government, through the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Emmanuel Igbasan, confirmed the amount, adding that it was a typographical error.
Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that 66% of households in the state lack access to sanitary facilities, 51% of households lack access to clean drinking water, all of whom can be made better with the funds meant to buy jeeps for the house of assembly speaker and deputy speaker
In the last one year, on multiple occasions, workers in the state have protested against non-payment of salary.
As of May 2024, the Ondo State hospital, University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital workers protested against non-payment of their salaries arrears.
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