Residents of Paara and its neighborhood in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State are celebrating the long-awaited announcement that the collapsed Paara Bridge will finally be reconstructed.
The news was made public by Hon. Adebowale Amoo JP, Director-General of the Akin Alabi Campaign Organization, while featuring on Jamz 100.1 FM, Ibadan. DG Amoo confirmed that the reconstruction work on the bridge will officially begin on Monday next week.
One of the media aides to Akin Alabi, Hameed Mustapha Ramadan, when contacted, stated, “Construction of one of the major bridges in Paara, Ona Ara LGA, is set to commence next week. While buttressing DG Amoo’s statement while on air, Ramadan said that the reconstruction of the bridge connecting other communities is being facilitated by the Chairman of the House Committee on Works, Hon. Akin Alabi, Mr. Project.”
Ramadan said; “In addition to the bridge project, three new transformers are also set to arrive and be installed next week, making a total of six transformers delivered in just two months. Two of the transformers will serve Bioku Araba Etile and Ifedapo the trio communities in Ona-Ara LGA, while the third transformer will be installed in Egbeda LGA”
“This act represents a significant commitment of Hon. Akin Alabi to infrastructural development and genuine love for enhancing quality of life and easing vehicular movement
in Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency.
The Paara Bridge, which collapsed in 2021 due to heavy rainfall, was a vital link connecting Ibadan Airport, Oritamerin Tioya, Old Ife Road, and surrounding communities. Its collapse has severely impacted the daily lives of over 20,000 residents and disrupted businesses in the area.
Since the announcement, there has been widespread jubilation in the community, with many praising Hon. Akin Alabi for his intervention. Residents have expressed their gratitude both on social media and in person, acknowledging the start of construction as a major step toward restoring the region’s infrastructure and improving the lives of residents.
“As work is set to begin, there is renewed hope that these projects will pave the way for further improvements within Ona Ara Local Government, contributing to the overall development of the community”.
