Lagos, FG Works Ministry Deepen Synergy on Transport Infrastructure Delivery
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has intensified collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works to ensure seamless delivery of transport and road infrastructure projects across the state.
This followed a courtesy visit by the Federal Controller of Works, Engr. Olufemi Dare and his team at the Ministry aimed at strengthening intergovernmental cooperation on project execution and traffic management.
Welcoming the delegation, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the engagement would deepen institutional ties and improve coordination on transport-related projects. He noted that Lagos faces unique mobility challenges as a megacity of over 30 million residents with heavy daily vehicular traffic, underscoring the need for effective traffic control, safety measures, and efficient project management.
Osiyemi called for action-oriented and strategic engagements between both ministries to achieve tangible results and minimise disruptions during project implementation.
Earlier, Engr. Dare stressed the need for deliberate synergy between the Federal Ministry of Works and the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, particularly on projects with significant traffic implications. He identified the ongoing Coastal Road project as a critical corridor requiring close collaboration due to its high traffic volume and strategic importance.
In his response, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Mr Olawale Musa, assured of increased deployment of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) personnel, installation of additional road signs, and enhanced security support along the Coastal Road corridor to ease traffic flow and ensure safety.
Officials from both ministries were present at the meeting, which reaffirmed their commitment to sustained collaboration for improved transport infrastructure delivery in Lagos State.
