Lagos@50: Ambode commissions 10 roads, 3 bridges, other projects
The Lagos @ 50 celebrations took a new dimension this week as the state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, embarked on commissioning ceremony of several infrastructural projects across the state.
The projects, including network of roads, bridges, seven transformers, street lighting infrastructure, monuments and a recreation park; the governor said was in line with his commitment to make life comfortable for residents irrespective of location within the boundaries of the state.
Among the projects commissioned from Tuesday and expected to climax on Saturday, include; Ijegun-Isheri-Osun-Isolo Road, Idimu-Ejigbo Road (Phase II), New Market Road, Camp Davies Road/Ishefun Road, all in Alimosho local government area; Brown Road in Surulere; Adisa Ajibulu Road with Bridge and Kolawole Shonibare Street, Ajao Estate Road, both in Oshodi-Isolo local government area.
Other projects include the installation of new transformers in Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, Eredo, Agbowa-Ikosi, Igbogbo-Bayeku, Ikorodu and Olorunda areas as well as Ojuloge Monument located opposite National Arts Theatre, Iganmu; Empowerment Monument at Sabo, Yaba; Drummer Monument at Ebute Ipakodo Roundabout, Ikorodu and Badagry Recreational Park, Topo, Idale.
Governor Ambode also commissioned Brown Road in Coker Aguda local council development area (LCDA) which is a link road to about 12 other roads in the area and also expected to connect the ongoing Blue Line Rail Project.
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, who represented the governor at the commissioning of the 600 metres Kolawole Shonibare Road, Ajao Estate, noted that the project was conceived to alleviate the plights of the citizenry, provide alternative routes that will improve road connectivity, reduce traffic gridlock at Oke-Afa junction and improve socio-economic activities in the area.
The governor also commissioned the Ojuloge Monument Park opposite the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, where he reiterated the commitment of his administration to enhance the tourism potentials of the state.
The Governor, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Urban Development, Mrs. Yetunde Onabule, said the iconic structure was designed to educate the Nigerian youths, residents of Lagos and visitors that the culture of the state celebrate womanhood and does not tolerate any kind of violence against women or gender abuse.
The monument was made in honour of the much talked about Lagos women popularly called Sisi Eko. It conveys the sense of beauty, grace, style and passion for fashion of Lagos women.
