The Ekiti State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), has held a stakeholders engagement meeting at Lady Jibowu Hall, Ado Ekiti, to discuss progress and challenges in transforming rural transportation and agricultural productivity in the state.
Hon. Sunday Adunmo, State Project Coordinator, highlighted the project’s achievements, including the construction of 18 roads spanning 132 kilometers, with five roads fully completed and serving the people.
Stressing that the roads have improved access to farms, increased food production, and stimulated trade, with notable impact on education, including increased school enrollment rates.
The meeting also announced plans to construct 16 new rural roads, adding to the ongoing projects, with a goal of constructing 1000 kilometers of rural roads in Ekiti State.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s commitment to agricultural development and rural infrastructure was acknowledged, with stakeholders urging continued support for the project.
The signing into law of the Rural Access and Road Authority (RARA) and State Roads Fund (SRF) bills was also recognized as a significant step towards sustainable rural development.
The event emphasized the importance of collaboration and stakeholder engagement in achieving the project’s goals and transforming Ekiti State’s rural communities.
