...Says Aboru-Abesan link bridge, road will be ready by 2017

… Work to commence on Irede road in four weeks


Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday assured residents that the ongoing Lagos-Badagry Expressway Expansion project would be completed before the end of 2019.


The Governor, who spoke shortly after embarking on extensive inspection of ongoing projects across the State, said the project was a major economic catalyst for Lagos and therefore his administration was totally committed to seeing it through.


Recalling that his recent visit to Denmark was to finalise plans with APM Terminals to fast-track the commencement of work on the $2.6billion Badagry Deep Sea Port, Governor Ambode said it was important for the road network to be completed within schedule to accommodate the anticipated increase in economic activities within the axis.


“On the part of government, it is imperative that the project is accelerated and completed on schedule. It is a 10-lane expansion project with a provision for rail,” he said.


Governor Ambode said that though the project was awarded to Okokomaiko, his administration was almost at financial close to give it to a concessionaire who is expected to extend the project from Okokomaiko to Seme Border.


“We believe strongly that the contractor has done a good job here. We have given him the right of way and it is our belief that the one that has been awarded should be completed on schedule. I am committed to this project; I am committed to the expansion of the economy of the East axis of Lagos. That is the surest way to go.


“By doing this project, we would also expand the real estate value of this axis and the tourism potentials of the Badagry axis. I am confident that in no time, we should have a complete project before the end of 2019,” he said.


Explaining the progress of work done so far, General Manager of Chinese Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC), South West, Mr. Guan Shuai, said extensive work had been done on three Flyovers and Interchange Bridges in Alaba, Agboju and Alakija.


He noted that the challenge of relocating pipes and cables belonging to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) which hitherto slowed down the project had been resolved through the intervention of Governor Ambode.
While inspecting the stretch of link road from Agbelekale off Ekoro Road to Abesan Estate via Church Street, Giwa and Aboru, Governor Ambode expressed satisfaction with the progress of the project so far, but charged the contractor and supervisors to ensure the delivery of the project within the first quarter of 2017.


The Governor, who was received amidst fanfare by residents who displayed placard of various inscriptions commending him for the project, said the bridge being constructed as part of the project had to be extended from 240meters to 360meters due to the nature of soil in the area.


He said: "Just about five months ago, we were here to see the progress of this project. This road is designed to connect all the people living in the Aboru area to Iyana-Ipaja and also to the LASU-Iba road and all the people living within the Ajasa Community. You will recall also that just about three months ago, we were here to open up the Ajasa Command road and this is another project to complement the opening up of the Alimosho community.


"Like the contractor has promised, we hope to finish this project by the end of January next year. We have also found out that we need to extend this bridge by an additional 120 meters because of the nature of the soil in this area. I had earlier promised that this project would be delivered by the end of this year but I'm pleased with the progress being made on this project. I want to urge the contractors and the supervisors to ensure that we meet the completion date and that within the first quarter of next year, all the people in Alimosho will enjoy this facility," he said.


At Irede Road in Oriade Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Governor Ambode was briefed by the Commissioners for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ganiyu Johnson and Housing, Mr. Gbolahan Lawal, who narrated the inter-ministerial work being planned for the axis.
Lawal said a 30 hectare land at Ado Trade Fair had already been designated for a 500 Housing Units which would be constructed in partnership with the private sector.


He said the project, which is a transit oriented development, would open up the area for economic activities and real estate, adding that it would complement the 13 stations of the Blue Line Rail Project and 10-lane Lagos-Badagry Express road.


In his response, Governor Ambode expressed displeasure with the state of Irede Road, assuring that work would start on the road within the next four weeks.


He said: "It is very clear that this Irede road is in a very deplorable condition. I have come personally to see it and I have received complaints from people of this community. I also see that the economic value that we stand to benefit from upgrading this road is unquantifiable.
"Beyond the fact that we will open up the road to the Lagos Badagry Expressway, we also intend to expand our housing policy and the rent-to-own scheme to this neighbourhood. So, I like to just clearly state that work would commence on Irede Road within the next four weeks," he said.


Source: https://sotrueng./2016/11/03/ambode-vows-to-complete-lagos-badagry-expressway-expansion-by-2019/

keep on doing the good works Mr.Gomina

The only governor wey I know for Nigeria

Cool....this guy no wan hear say recession dey at all. He just dey touch everywhere for Lagos ni...Ride on my governor.. Eko oni baje oo..Obaje ti.

Best governor for now

This is laudable if it will continue unlike that of your predecessor that had more of media publicity than actual projects.

As long as the cost-benefit is okay, it should be done and completed within the stipulated time

Keep on doing ur good work Sir.

I trust u joor but ni second term oo

Seems stories are scarce here today.

Hope he keeps his promise

AMBODE TI BODE, STARTED SLOWLY BUT SURELY GETTING HIS STRIDES PERFECTLY, GREAT JOB

Just do it and stop vowing
Na so you vow to complete the metrorail by December. Na November we dey now we dey count days.
And pls, enough of the grossly substandard road constructions. Roads barely last few months before they start to cave in.

They should stop playing politics with that road... Give the contract back to Berger and allow CCECC continue with the rail. That road should have attained 90% by now if only they had continued the way the project started. Smh for our Govts

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Promise and fail is a sin

I believe in you #Ambo

Ambo has come

Last year, you said "end of next year", this year, "2019"

Some of the contractors to work on the project

Nice one

Great to hear that

APC and their empty PROMISES

kudos to Lagos SS SE wen will u wake up and develop ur ports roads and rails urslfs.

Goodluck to him

The road project is a mockery. Its a big burden to we plying the road. They are very unserious with it. The workforce on the road is not sufficient plus the potholes everywhere. If u aren't in it, you can't understand. This project started in 2007 and I challenge Ambode to stake his 2nd term ambition on completing this road before 2019 (and pls don't ask me if he's FG)

This road follow for Wetin fashola take chop belleful.

Good on you ambode.

Ambode for 4 terms

Ambode has really been impressive so far, compared to majority of the governors who simply have no ideas to bring to the table.

by far the best governor