THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR, AKINWUNMI AMBODE FLAGS-OFF COMMISSIONING OF 114 ROADS

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday, flagged-off a week-long commissioning of 114 roads newly constructed in all the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of Lagos State, with a pledge to commence the construction of second round of another 114 roads across the state soon.

The construction of the inner roads, in fulfillment of his campaign promise, is geared towards massive intervention on access and link roads, boost security and increase the socio-economic well-being of residents of the state. The roads, designed with walkways, medians, street lights and standard drainage systems, were selected two per each of the 57 LGs and LCDAs in the state. Speaking at the flag off of the commissioning ceremony in Ikorodu North LCDA, also Ambode said the feat was not only an eloquent confirmation of a promise kept, but also a testimony of the saying that nothing can stop a people who have resolved to move forward.
The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr, Mrs Idiat Oluranti Adebule, recalled the contract of hope he signed with the people during the electioneering and his inaugural speech, adding that the completion of the 114 roads was a glorious dawn of community development accelerated through inclusive governance and a historic leap of faith for his administration and the citizens.

“This means that the road network in our State of Excellence has increased by 56.1 Kilometers. It means that we have added 112 Kilometres of walkways and covered drains. And it means additional 56.1 kilometres of our roads are being lit by independent powered street lights to improve the security of our neighborhoods, the visibility of pedestrians, commuters and motorists as well as creation of a night economy,” he said.

 He said Jimoh Street in Ikorodu North LCDA, the first to be commissioned, was one of the community driven projects, adding that the road was picked as the first to be commissioned in appreciation of the diligence of the contractor, DC Engineering for being the first to complete the project within the stipulated six months.


He said the road, no doubt, would go a long way in improving the State and make it a preferred investment destination worldwide. Besides, Governor Ambode said the 114 roads would be an annual rite to make Lagos a true megacity, adding that the process for the second round of the 114 road projects had already begun, and urged the residents to be part of it and guard the infrastructures being provided by government jealousy.


 In a similar development, Ambode commissioned the Ketu-Alapere Lay-by and 700m concretized Slip Road, saying that it was another mission statement of his administration’s commitment to making life better for residents and investors in the State.