The Are Ekiti Progressives Union has appealed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji to rehabilitate and reconstruct the Are Iworoko Afao Igbemo Road.

The union said the road will stimulate economic activities and ease movement in the community and neighbouring towns. It also called for timely completion of the ongoing Are Oye Ekiti Road project.

The President of the union, Prof Michael Oke, made the appeal in Ado Ekiti on Thursday. He spoke during a press conference to unveil activities for the 2026 Are Ekiti Day celebration scheduled for November 21. He also unveiled the community’s development plans.

Oke commended the governor for ongoing projects in the area. He said work should be sped up on the Are Oye Road in view of its benefit to the community. He thanked the governor for his promise on the road linking Iworoko through Are to Afao and Igbemo.

He said the Are Iworoko Afao Igbemo Road is in bad condition. He said the governor should assist in rehabilitating or preferably reconstructing it. He said it is a major road that connects several communities.

He said proper reconstruction will ease movement and stimulate economic activities. He said it will complement other infrastructure projects in the area. He described the governor as a listening leader who will consider the appeal.

He said the union plans to launch a N500m resource centre project during the celebration. He called on indigenes, friends of the community and stakeholders to support the initiative.