Iperu Mini Stadium Project Receives Boost as Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority Announces Invitation For Expression of Interests

By: Tope Oyekan

The proposed Iperu Mini Stadium has received a great boost as the executing agency, the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority announces invitation for Expression of Interest from experienced, qualified, and competent contractors.

The invitation was made known by the authority on Monday, 16th September, 2024, via publication in the national dailies.

The project which falls under the 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Act of the River Basin Authority, is being carried out in furtherance of the parastatal’s statutory mandate and in accordance with the extant provisions of Section 25 of the Public Procurement Act 2007.

The Mini Stadium project is captured under the building projects category as;

1. Lot D29A – Construction of Mini Sport Arena, Iperu, Ikenne LGA, Ogun State, and,

2. Lot D29B – Construction of Roads and other basic amenities at the Mini Sports Stadium, Iperu, Ikenne LGA, Ogun State.

Similarly, invitations for tenders for the Construction of Dam, Irrigation, and Green Houses for Iperu were also made in the publication.

It will be recalled that the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Authority, Engr. Deji ASHIRU, FNSE, during his visit to the Alaperu some weeks ago announced the approval of the above-listed projects for Iperu, just as he promised a completion timeline of six months for the stadium project.

Reacting to the latest development, the Chairman, Iperu Mini Stadium Project Committee, Otunba Denny Ibrahim OLADIPUPO, who was filled with joy, commended Engr. ASHIRU and his team for their pro-activeness.

He thanked the Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V), for his immense support to the committee, and also appreciated members of the committee for their dedication and commitment.