Sanwo-Olu to unveil 36 new roads, six bridges
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will from Monday, unveil 36 newly completed roads, five bridges, and a pedestrian bridge across the state.
This was made known by the Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, during a press briefing on Friday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.
Daramola, flanked by the state’s commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, described the unveiling as a major milestone in the Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to infrastructure development.
He emphasised that the projects aligned with the THEMES+ agenda of the administration which prioritises traffic management and transportation to enhance the welfare and productivity of Lagosians.
Quoting the governor’s recent budget presentation, Daramola said, “Continuous investments in infrastructure are the backbone of our development agenda. The Greater Lagos we envision will emerge on the back of high-quality infrastructure that keeps pace with population growth.”
The projects spanned multiple local government areas, including Agege, Alimosho, Badagry, Eti-Osa, Ikeja, and Kosofe.
Some of the key highlights include the rehabilitation of Dopemu Road in Agege, the construction of Abiola-Onijemo Link Road with a bridge in Ifako-Ijaiye, the reconstruction of Irede Road in Amuwo Odofin, and the rehabilitation of Oyinkan Abayomi Drive in Ikoyi, Eti-Osa.
Despite global economic challenges and inflationary pressures, Daramola noted that the projects were prioritised to ensure timely completion.
“Delivering these projects amidst economic downturns demonstrates the administration’s commitment to its promises and the prosperity of Lagosians,” he said.
According to him, the commissioning will begin on Monday, December 9, 2024, with the Abiola-Onijemo Link Road in Ifako-Ijaiye and the Alapere Pedestrian Bridge in Kosofe.
“On Tuesday, December 10, Governor Sanwo-Olu will open the Ikoyi road network, which includes Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Femi Okunnu Road, and Macpherson Avenue,” he added.
