Sanwo-Olu unveils roads in Badagry today
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will unveil three road networks in Badagry today (Wednesday), as part of efforts to drive infrastructure development.
The unveiling is also in an effort to reduce traffic congestion and boost economic activities, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso.
The roads are Aradagun-Mosafejo-Ilado-Imeke, Samuel Ekundayo, and Hospital.
Omotoso said the roads stretched across Badagry Local Government Area and Olorunda Local Council Development Area.
He said that the execution of the road projects showed the government’s commitment to enhancing economic growth and prosperity.
“The administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, envisioned the provision of road infrastructure in the Traffic Management and Transportation Pillar of its THEMES Plus Agenda.
“This will enhance trade and commerce, boost multi-modal transportation, and open up remote areas,” he said.
Omotoso said the governor had handed over 39 roads and five bridges to Lagos residents in the last few months.
The commissioner emphasised that infrastructure was a strategic economic growth driver.
“The Aradagun-Mosafejo-Ilado-Imeke Road complements the earlier inaugurated 6.65km double lane single carriageway with a 300m bridge connecting Imeke, Ajido, Iworo/Whispering Palms to Epeme Road.
“The Samuel Ekundayo Road is a strategic arterial road linking Joseph Dosu Road from the Samuel Ekundayo Road/Toga Road Intersection. It connects the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, serving as an alternative route.
“Similarly, Hospital Road connects Idale, Akarakunmoh, Povita, Topo, and Ajido communities to Lagos-Badagry Expressway via Joseph Dosu Road,” he said.
Omotayo gave the assurance that the road networks would further improve trade and commerce and boost tourism.
He added that they would serve as alternative access routes and improve interconnectivity.
He reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to improving the lives of Lagos residents through infrastructure development.
