Senator Mustapha Secures Federal Pledge to Fix Deadly Oko-Olowo Intersection

Date: 2025-04-12

Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, has secured renewed commitments from the Federal Government to address the life-threatening conditions at the Oko-Olowo intersection in Ilorin, Kwara State.

The intervention follows a recent fatal accident at the notorious junction, which has become a significant safety hazard for road users. Senator Mustapha had previously raised the issue in the Senate last year via a motion, prompting the chamber to direct the Federal Ministry of Works to take urgent action.

Concerned by the ongoing risks to public safety, the senator escalated the matter directly to senior officials at the Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja, engaging both Minister of Works Dave Umahi and Minister of State for Works Bello Muhammad Goronyo. These consultations were conducted in the spirit of proactive legislative oversight and intergovernmental collaboration.

A statement by Salman Alhaji Salman, Senior Legislative Aide to Saliu Mustapha stated that during the engagement, Senator Mustapha secured the firm assurances of the Ministers, that Engineers from the Federal Ministry of Works would be deployed to the Oko-Olowo intersection for an immediate on-the-spot assessment with a view to determining the immediate, medium and long terms solutions that will permanently address the structural and safety concerns at the intersection.

Senator Dave Umahi, who was until his appointment, a colleague of the Turaki in the 10th Senate, commended Saliu Mustapha for his proactiveness and commitment to the well-being of his constituents.

Senator Mustapha on his part, commended the Ministers for the swift response and reiterated his commitment to the safety and wellbeing of his constituents.

He urged residents and motorists to remain calm and assured them that concrete steps are being taken to forestall further tragedies.

“The safety of our people is non-negotiable, and we will continue to work with all relevant authorities to ensure lasting solutions,” he assured.

The Senator also acknowledged the interim measures being reportedly undertaken by the Kwara State Government, stressing that the state efforts would complement the Federal Government’s planned interventions, which are expected to be more comprehensive and permanent.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Ajidagba     ER-KANG Mining     Agboola Babatunde     Shehu Alimi Foundation For Peace And Development     Bola Sagaya     Afeyin-Olukuta     Ilorin     Moremi High School     Lola Ashiru     MMWG     Samari     Sarakite     LAK Jimoh     Saliu Ajibola Ajia     James Kolo     Abdulrazak Shehu Akorede     Yoruba     Kannike     Abraysports FC     Plat Technologies Limited     Asiwaju Bola Tinubu     Saheed Alakoso     Peter Amogbonjaye     Saad Omo Iya     Muideen Olaniyi Alalade     Samuel Adaramola     Oloriegbe     Tsaragi     Ethical College     Gamji Members Association     Ibrahim Abdullahi     Umar Adelodun     Lanre Issa-Onilu     Demola Banu     Ilorin South Constituency     John Obuh     Eleyele     Olaitan Adefila     Ayodele Kuburat Olaosebikan     Kwara-SAPZ Project     Musa Abdullahi     Abubakar Ndakene     Okala Baba     Ilorin Descendants Progressive Union     Saka Saadu     Yakubu Dogara     Ibrahim Kayode Adeyemi     Aliyu Muhammad Saifudeen     Yahaya Dumoye     Ashiru     Azeez Salawu     Rex Olawoye     Ajasse-Ipo     Kwara Teaching Service Commission     Muyiwa Oladipo Kanu     Diagnostic Centre     Gwanara     Amos Sayo     Samuel Adedoyin     Shoprite     Iyeru Grammar School     SARS     Borgu     Chief Imam Of Omu-Aran     3MTT     Yusuf Aiyedun     Wahab Abayawo     Reuben Paraje     N-Power     Mahmud Ayinla Giwa     Women For Change And Development Initiative     Ilorin.Info     Yusuf A. Usman     Suleiman Idris     Mohammed Ghali Alaaya     Centre For Community Empowerment And Poverty Eradication     Agbarere    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

VADA     All Peoples Party     Mutawali Of Ilorin     Okanlawon Musa     Ibrahim Agboola Gambari     Olayinka Are     Ademola Kiyesola     Abubakar Usman Jos     General Hospital, Ilorin     JSSCE     Yusuf Aiyedun     Kwara State Fire Service     KWATMA     Wahab Abayawo     Gbenga Awoyale     Innocent Okoye     Aminu Adisa Logun     Obasanjo     Abdulrahman Onikijipa     Hassan A. Saliu     Ilorin Anchor Men And Women     Arandun     Kwara Pdp     MalHub     Garba Ado Sanni     Musa Abdullahi     Adijat Adebiyi     Kola Olota     Tunji Folami     Abdulwahab Oba     Bibire Ajape     Unicontinental Construction Company     Rice Farmers Association Of Nigeria     National Broadcasting Commission     Abdulrosheed Okiki     Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia     Bursary     Pakata Development Association     Standard Organization Of Nigeria     Nigerian Army     Igosun     Tanke Flyover Bridge     Bayer AG     Hamidu Olowo     Idowu Laro     Tope Daramola     Quareeb     Wahab Femi Agbaje     UNILORIN Alumni     Sabitiyu Grillo     Mohammed Jimoh Faworaja     Justina Oha     Firdaos Amasa     Baba Issa Awoye     Democracy Day     Tafida Of Ilorin     Tunde Saad     Kwara State Television (KWTV)     Just Event Online     Mansur Alfanla     International Aviation College     Bashirat Bola Bello     Adebayo Mohammed Kamaldeen     Bukola Saraki     Ilorin Likeminds Foundation     Muslim Stakeholders Of Kwara State     Sarkin Malamai     Shade Omoniyi     Tunji Moronfoye     Emir Of Kano     Bello John Olanrewaju     Muslim Media Watch Group Of Nigeria     Amoyo     Gani Saadu     Oba Abdulkadir La\'aro     Yahaya Seriki Gambari     Bukola Ajikobi