Kiribo, Ese-Odo LGA — The people of Kiribo Community in Ese-Odo Local Government Area have lauded Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for constructing a brand-new concrete landing jetty, a project expected to ease water transportation and stimulate socio-economic activities in the area.
Speaking with journalists, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Strategic Communication, Mr. Allen Sowore, described the project as another milestone in the governor’s commitment to inclusive development, particularly for riverine dwellers who have long clamored for better infrastructure.
According to him, the jetty is part of a comprehensive plan by the Aiyedatiwa-led administration to transform communities in the coastal and riverine belt of Ondo State. “The governor has demonstrated that the well-being of our riverine people is central to his developmental agenda. Beyond this jetty, similar facilities are being built across Ilaje and Ese-Odo to improve connectivity, safety, and commerce,” Sowore said.
Recent initiatives in the region include the commissioning of the 32.7km Alape Junction–Araromi Seaside Road in Ilaje, the distribution of 6,000 life jackets to enhance safety on waterways, and ongoing construction of additional landing jetties and rural roads. The government has also embarked on channelization and flood-control projects to mitigate seasonal disasters that often affect coastal settlements.
Community leaders in Kiribo expressed gratitude to Governor Aiyedatiwa, noting that the jetty will not only serve as a gateway for transportation but also boost trade, fishing, and social activities.
With these strides, the Aiyedatiwa administration is gradually bridging the development gap between urban and riverine areas of Ondo State, ensuring that no community is left behind.
