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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has opened the Chief Yesufu Abiodun Oniru/Akiogun road, an alternative to admiralty circle plaza, Abudu Smith Street in Eti-Osa Local Government Area.
According to the governor, his administration has opened 29 roads in the last seven weeks. The gesture, he said, reiterates his commitment to infrastructure development.
He said: “Earlier today we handed over Abudu Smith Raod, also in Victoria Island, just a few kilometers away from here. It is a very strategic route within the confines of Femi Piers and Adeola Odeku, so that we can connect those two routes. This project is yet another milestone in our administration’s unwavering commitment to developing and to delivering life-changing infrastructure that improves the quality of life of our citizens, and the social economic power that we continue to give tot them.
“We believe this alternative route will make life meaningful because it is strategic to reducing travel time, congestion, and increasing social economic benefits.
“From the third week in December till now, we have handed over 29 different routes across the state. We have been to Kosofe, Ifako-Ijaiye; Eti-Osa, on the Iru-Obalende side; Alimosho, Ikeja and Amuwo-Odofin. Now is the start of the second part of Eti-Osa. By the grace of God, we still have plans to go to Badagry, and then back to Kosofe, Agege and Alimosho.”
The governor reiterated that his administration also has plans to open more roads across the state, about 15 to 17 routes that are in different levels of completion.
He added: “No matter your economic power, no matter what part of the state you are, it is to leave no one behind. That’s why we’re doing it in Ibeju-Lekki and Badagry. We see the development as our own direct intervention at ensuring that the social economic benefit of our citizens is improved, the quality of life of our citizens is improved, the journey time that is experienced on the road is improved, and we just improve the total livable standard of our city and our states.
“We will stop at nothing and ensure that we achieve all of that for you. You can see that this road is not just a first-class road, it’s a heavy connectivity road, and we’re seeing it work almost close to what Mr. President is doing for us on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road which is just a few kilometers away from here.”
Special Adviser to the governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for their commitment to infrastructure development in Lagos State.
According to him, the project aligns with the ongoing infrastructural regeneration efforts in Victoria Island, reinforcing the government’s commitment to creating a well- structured and highly accessible road network in Lagos State.
Daramola said: “The benefits of this road rehabilitation are multifaceted. Beyond significantly reducing travel time and improving road safety, it will enhance the overall commuting experience while positively impacting property values and economic activities within this corridor.”
