The Ekiti State Government has announced the revocation of 8,283.570 hectares of land owned by Odu’a Investment Company Limited in Oke-Ako Community, Ikole Local Council.
The reclaimed land, primarily used for agricultural activities, will now support broader state development initiatives.
The government also allocated N146.3 million as initial compensation for 40 landowners with crops and economic trees affected by the land revocation. Commissioner for Information and Value Orientation, Taiwo Olatunbosun, confirmed that the decision was made during the weekly State Executive Council meeting in Ado-Ekiti.
In a related development, the state government approved a budget of N61.18 million for the production of 12,000 reflective jackets and permits for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators. The initiative aims to enhance security and standardize commercial transportation across the state. According to Olatunbosun, the reflective jackets and permits will help law enforcement identify and regulate operators, ensuring that only authorized individuals are allowed to operate within Ekiti.
The project includes the enumeration of all commercial operators to develop a comprehensive database. TEMPLE SYC INSPECTION LIMITED, a firm known for its roadworthiness inspections and revenue collection for the state, has been contracted to manage the initiative, leveraging its existing system to support the new database.
The Ekiti government reiterated its commitment to public safety and is closely monitoring commercial operators to bolster security measures throughout the state.
