Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has been charged to erect pedestrian flyovers in some parts of Ilorin, the state capital to further curb occurrence of accident and traffic jam.

This was part of the resolution of the State House of Assembly after adopting a matter of urgent public importance on difficulties being faced by pedestrians before crossing some major roads moved by Dr. Abraham Ashaolu who represents Oke-Ero Constituency.

In his submission, the lawmaker advised the government to take urgent step towards solving problem being encountered by pedestrians before crossing some highways in the state capital.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker, Prof. Gana Yissa who presided over plenary while reading the resolution of the House, urged the governor to erect pedestrian flyover along Muritala Mohammed Road, Ilorin.

He noted that since great number of banks and other companies are concentrated in the area, there will be increase in the number of pedestrians who will be crossing the road.

The assembly also directed its Committee on Lands and Housing to ensure that its demand on flyover for pedestrians is included in 2014 budget of the state.

Similarly, the assembly also directed the Committee to investigate activities of the Kwara Town Planing Authority against approving construction of buildings in an authorized area.

The resolution was reached after adopting another matter of urgent public importance on indiscriminate parking of vehicles in unauthorized places in Ilorin by a member representing Omupo Constituency,  Hon. Mashood Bakare.