The Ekimogun Roundtable, a leading socio-economic advocacy group of Ondo indigenes both at home and in the diaspora, has revealed that the Ondo East/West Federal Constituency is benefiting from over ₦2 billion worth of federal projects captured in the 2025 Appropriation Act. These projects span key sectors such as infrastructure, education, youth empowerment, energy, and rural development.
The group's National Assembly Liaison Officer, Barr. Kunle Ogundipe, disclosed the full list of constituency-bound projects in a statement released to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. The group commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its commitment to grassroots development and inclusive governance, as demonstrated in the approved budget.
The 2025 Projects Include:
- Provision of solar streetlights within Ondo East/West rural communities, Ondo State – ₦30,118,042
- Supply and installation of all-in-one solar streetlights in Yaba Community, Ondo West LGA, Ondo State – ₦200,000,000
- Entrepreneurship training and take-off grants for women and youths in selected communities in Ondo West LGA, Ondo State – ₦400,000,000
- Construction of 2km road using NBRRI technology in Ondo West, Ondo State – ₦201,000,000
- Provision of Artisan Call Center in Ondo West, Ondo State – ₦50,000,000
- Provision of transformers in selected communities of Ondo West/East, Ondo State – ₦50,000,000
- Renovation of the Kingdom Palace in Ondo, Ondo State – ₦100,000,000
- Provision of solar streetlights across selected rural and urban communities within Ondo, Ondo State – ₦500,000,000
- Provision of instructional materials to selected primary and secondary schools/students in Ondo, Ondo State – ₦300,000,000
- Construction of new dual carriageway from Ondo/Ore Highway to COEASU Building – Phase II – ₦200,000,000
- Youth and women empowerment through environmentally sound management of waste in Ondo East and Ondo West Federal Constituency – ₦30,000,000
However, the Roundtable expressed concern about the process of project insertion into the 2025 budget, stating that it lacked adequate community needs assessment and engagement. Nevertheless, it strongly encouraged constituents, traditional leaders, community stakeholders, and civil society organizations to take an active interest in monitoring the projects and ensuring their proper execution.
"This is a moment of both opportunity and responsibility. Our people must not only benefit from these projects but must rise to the duty of safeguarding their implementation. We call on every citizen, community leader, and civil society actor to be vigilant and proactive in ensuring that these projects are not only executed to standard but that the funds allocated are not diverted or siphoned," the group stated.
The group vowed to ensure that every kobo is fully accounted for throughout the implementation of the projects, emphasizing transparency and accountability at every stage to guarantee that the intended benefits reach the people.