Legal Scholar Afe Babalola Urges Government Action on Deteriorating Ekiti Road

Prominent legal scholar and university chancellor Afe Babalola has publicly condemned the severely deteriorated condition of a federal road near his institution in Ekiti State. He has called on President Tinubu and relevant agencies to intervene immediately to prevent further safety hazards.

26 Aug, 15:02 — 27 Aug, 02:32

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The deterioration of critical infrastructure like federal roads significantly impacts economic activities, public safety, and the quality of life for residents. A prominent legal scholar's appeal highlights the urgency of the issue and puts pressure on the government to address long-standing infrastructure deficits.

Key entitiesAfe Babalola Federal Government of Nigeria President Bola Tinubu Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba-Ikole Road Ojudu

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Afe Babalola, founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has appealed to the federal government regarding the Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba-Ikole Road.
The road in question is described as being in a deplorable condition.
Babalola is urging the federal government to take action to address the road's state.

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Afe Babalola is the founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD).

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The Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba-Ikole Road is in a deplorable condition.

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Afe Babalola appealed to President Bola Tinubu to inspect the deplorable Ekiti federal road.

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Afe Babalola's commendation of Ojudu for consistent advocacy regarding the road.

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The specific request for President Bola Tinubu to personally inspect the road.

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The coverage from both outlets is largely neutral and factual, focusing on reporting the statements and appeals made by Afe Babalola without evident political leanings or partisan framing.

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Afe Babalola decries deplorable ABUAD road, urges FG action

Elder statesman and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), has appealed to the Federal Government to revisit the issue of the Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba-Ikole Road, which is in deplorable condition in Ekiti State. Babalola stressed the importance of the road, which connects different communities in Ekiti State as well as the state Read More: https://punchng.com/afe-babalola-decries-deplorable-abuad-road-urges-fg-action/

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Afe Babalola urges Tinubu to inspect deplorable Ekiti federal road

—Lauds Ojudu for consistent advocacy By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI: Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, Aare Afe Babalola, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to personally inspect the deplorable Ado-Ijan-Ilumoba-Ikole federal road in Ekiti State. Babalola said a personal assessment by the President would enable him to appreciate the condition of the […] The post Afe Babalola urges Tinubu to inspect deplorable Ekiti federal road appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Legal Scholar Afe Babalola Urges Government Action on Deteriorating Ekiti Road

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