The Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Prince Biyi Poroye, has inspected the ongoing construction of the 28.5-kilometre Aboto–Atijere Road and the rehabilitation of the Aboto Water Treatment Plant in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.

The projects are part of efforts to improve road connectivity, access to potable water and economic activities in communities within the commission’s mandate areas.

During the inspection of the Aboto–Atijere Road, Poroye observed that earthworks, including sand filling, had extended to Atijere community, making the route passable to utility vehicles.
He said construction of culverts had also been accelerated to improve drainage, strengthen the road structure and enhance its durability.

Poroye disclosed that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa had directed that the road be constructed with adequate thickness and appropriate surfacing to withstand the expected volume of traffic.

According to him, the directive is intended to ensure that the road meets the transportation needs of residents and provides lasting benefits to communities along the route.

At the Aboto Water Treatment Plant, the OSOPADEC chairman inspected ongoing construction works on a new concrete sedimentation tank, clarifier and aeration tank.

The facility, which has a treatment capacity of two million gallons per day, is expected to play a significant role in improving access to potable water in benefiting communities.

The ongoing rehabilitation is aimed at strengthening the plant's treatment infrastructure, improving operational efficiency and enhancing the quality of water supplied to residents.

The sedimentation tank, clarifier and aeration tank are key components of the treatment process, helping to remove impurities and improve raw water quality before distribution.
OSOPADEC's infrastructure projects are expected to address critical development needs in its oil-producing communities, particularly in road transportation and access to essential services.