New: Ongoing Rehabilitation of the 37.1 km Alako–Idiya–Batake–Olowa–Ijaiye Farm Settlement Road in Ido LGA Begins Under RAAMP

July 3, 2025

As part of its commitment to improving rural access and driving agricultural development, the Oyo State Government has begun the rehabilitation of the Alako–Idiya–Batake–Olowa Farm Settlement–Ijaiye Farm Settlement Road in Ido Local Government Area. This vital 37.1-kilometre stretch will be surfaced using single-coat surface dressing, a durable technique suitable for rural corridors with high agricultural activity.

This road is one of six rural roads currently under construction across seven Local Government Areas in the State through the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). This initiative is improving a total of 87.89 km of roads in Atisbo, Ido, Iseyin, Oluyole, Oriire, Oyo West, and Saki West LGAs.

The Alako–Idiya–Batake–Olowa–Ijaiye Farm Settlement Road corridor links several agrarian communities and farm settlements within Ido LGA, forming a critical part of the local food production and supply chain. Once completed, the road will:

Improve the timely transportation of agricultural produce from rural communities to urban markets,
Reduce produce spoilage and post-harvest losses caused by poor road access, and
Boost rural enterprise and investment, particularly in farming settlements like Ijaiye.

With construction works now underway, including drainage and culvert development in some sections, the project will bring lasting improvements to mobility, agribusiness growth, and access to essential services for residents and farmers across the Ido Local Government.

This intervention is part of the State’s larger infrastructure and rural development strategy, which focuses on equitable access, food security, and sustained economic inclusion. By enhancing the quality of rural roads, RAAMP is positioning Oyo State’s agricultural zones for improved market access and long-term productivity. It also aligns with the government’s wider rural infrastructure push.

Like the roads currently under construction in Oriire and Atisbo/Saki West, this road serves as a major agricultural route, connecting multiple farm settlements to larger markets within and beyond Ido LGA. Residents and farmers in Ido can look forward to improved access to markets, inputs, and services, all key components for unlocking the full potential of the region’s agribusiness ecosystem.