Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, officially flagged off the construction of the 38.5-kilometre Kabba–Olle-Bunu–Iluke-Bunu Road in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to bridging longstanding infrastructural deficits across the state.
The flag-off ceremony, which commenced at 11:30 AM at the Kabba-Olle Junction in Kabba, drew traditional rulers, community leaders, farmers, and residents from across the Bunu district who gathered to witness the commencement of the long-awaited project.
Speaking at the event, Governor Ododo stated that the road project is designed to end decades of poor road infrastructure that has hindered socioeconomic activities and isolated agrarian communities in the axis. He emphasized that his administration remains focused on delivering legacy projects that directly impact the livelihoods of rural dwellers.
Governor Ododo noted that the Kabba–Olle-Bunu–Iluke-Bunu corridor is a major agricultural hub in Kogi West, adding that the new road will significantly reduce post-harvest losses and ease the transportation of farm produce to urban markets.
The Governor charged the contracting firm to strictly adhere to engineering specifications and project timelines, assuring residents that the state government has made adequate financial provisions to ensure uninterrupted execution.
Speaking on behalf of the state government’s infrastructure team, the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Mohammed Ahovi Yusuf, disclosed that the 38.5-kilometre stretch will feature reinforced concrete drainage systems, bridges, and asphaltic wearing courses built to withstand heavy-duty agricultural haulage.
In his remarks, the Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Okun Area Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, commended Governor Ododo for fulfilling his campaign promise to the people of Bunu, describing the intervention as a historic milestone for the region.
Also speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the event at 1:15 PM, the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, reiterated that the road project aligns with the administration’s broader rural integration agenda aimed at opening up critical economic corridors across all three senatorial districts of Kogi State.
The ceremony concluded with the symbolic operation of earth-moving equipment by Governor Ododo, officially signaling the start of construction work on the corridor.
