President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Ondo state today to inaugurate projects executed by the governor of the state, Rotimi Akerodolu and also as part of activities to mark his third year anniversary in office. The Ondo State Government, through the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Donald Ojogohas has declared Tuesday public holiday so as to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari to the state and to also celebrate Rotimi Akerodolu third year in office.
“Governor Akeredolu, while granting the approval, says the public holiday is necessary for the state to welcome the President, who is expected to arrive in the state to inaugurate two key legacy projects, the Ore Industrial Hub and the Ore Inter-change.
“These are part of activities marking the third anniversary of the administration.
“The governor expresses appreciation to God for the journey thus far even as he enjoins all to take advantage of this period to participate fully in the series of activities lined up for the anniversary celebrations.” - Mr Donald
Some of the projects the president will be commissioning include the Ore Industrial Hub and the Ore Inter-change. The Ore bridge which forms the interchange along the Benin-Ijebu Ode expressway is about 125m long and is expected to reduce the rate of accidents witnessed at the interchange.
The president is also expected to commission an N15 billion International Industrial Park in Omotosho, Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area.
The state government had said it was able to achieve the feat following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with HESSMAC Nigeria Limited for the development, operation and management of the park.
The government said the industrial park, which covers a land area of 1000 hectares, is expected to generate 15000 direct jobs and other auxiliary services from 400 industries that will spring up.
