By Tope Obembe
The Executive Chairman of Irewolede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. (Mrs.) Dupe Bakare, on Monday, 26th January 2026, embarked on an inspection tour of township roads and farm-link roads across Irewolede LCDA.
During the tour, the council boss explained that the ongoing road grading project was aimed at ensuring the free movement of farm produce from various farm settlements to the town.
She noted that poor road networks in the past had caused significant losses for farmers due to difficulties in transporting their produce.
Hon. Bakare further emphasized that the project aligns with her administration’s mission to ensure that the dividends of democracy reach the grassroots.
According to her, the initiative will boost large-scale agricultural productivity and help reduce the high cost of foodstuffs within Irewolede LCDA. She added that the project is also in line with the Ekiti State Government’s agenda to encourage youths to embrace farming rather than relying solely on white-collar jobs.
The grading of township roads and farm-link roads within Irewolede LCDA was executed under the leadership of the Executive Chairman and was properly monitored by the Director of Works, Engr. Olusola Joseph, alongside his professional team from the Works Department.
The beneficiary communities are Ijurin,Temidire,Iloro, Oke-oro and Ayegunle-Ekiti.
Residents of the benefitted Communities expressed their appreciation to the council chairman, describing the initiative as timely and impactful. They commended Hon. (Mrs.) Dupe Bakare’s leadership, stating that the project came at a critical time when improved road access was most needed.
Top management officials who accompanied the council chairman on the inspection tour included the Secretary to the Council, Hon. Adebo Adewale; the Head of LCDA, Mr. Babatunde Vincent; the Director of Works, Engr. Olusola Joseph; the Director of Administration, Mr. Oladele Olutoyin; the Director of Finance, Mr. Idowu Francis; the Director of Audit, Mr. Anthony Adewumi; the Director of Procurement, Mrs. Odesanmi Jemnat; and other senior officials.
