Dr. Ifeoluwa Akande hit the ground running on Saturday, August 8, immediately after resuming work, with a visit to communities affected by runoff water from the Ladoke Akintola Airport.

Addressing community members during the visit, Dr. Akande reaffirmed that Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has the welfare of the people at heart, noting that the Governor had directed an immediate assessment of the situation to mitigate the negative impact of the airport project on affected communities.

According to Dr. Akande, some houses in the area would ordinarily have qualified for demolition to create the required setback. However, Governor Makinde, in his wisdom, opted to preserve the already clustered community while ensuring that an appropriate setback is maintained.

The community leaders warmly received Dr. Akande and expressed their appreciation to Governor Makinde for his concern and intervention. They, however, appealed to the state government to urgently address the erosion of their roads caused by runoff water from the airport area.

Responding to their concerns, Dr. Akande assured the residents that Governor Makinde would not abandon them, adding that their complaints would receive prompt attention and that efforts would be made to provide a lasting solution to the challenge.

The day concluded with a brief but significant encounter between Dr. Akande and Governor Makinde at the airport, further underscoring the administration’s commitment to addressing issues affecting residents and host communities.