Circular Road: Makinde insists on setback rules, pledges N6bn compensation

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s position on the setback requirements for the ongoing Ibadan Circular Road project, insisting that the government will maintain the approved distances of 75 metres on both sides of built-up areas and 500 metres on both sides of underdeveloped areas.

The governor also promised that the state government would pay N6 billion in compensation to property owners affected by the project by the end of October 2026.

Makinde said the government would maintain the specified setback distances, indicating that the administration would not alter its position on the land requirements for the road project.

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“The government will maintain 75 metres on both sides of built-up areas and 500 metres on both sides of underdeveloped areas,” the governor said.

On compensation, Makinde assured affected property owners that the government would pay ₦6 billion by the end of October 2026.

“We will pay ₦6 billion in compensation to affected property owners by the end of October 2026,” he said.

The governor’s position comes amid concerns surrounding the setback requirements and their implications for property owners along the route of the Ibadan Circular Road.

The proposed compensation is expected to address claims by affected property owners, while the government maintains its stated setback policy for the ongoing infrastructure project.