The newly reconstructed Oshodi-Airport road was commissioned a few weeks ago.

However, on this important road, there is a sight that is a cause for concern.

It is the conspicuous sight of open drainages constructed along the road.

On this road, the drainage system is exposed despite the provision for a covering slab.

Could this be an oversight on the part of the construction company?

For decades, open and dirty drainages have been a prominent feature of roads and streets in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos.

Sadly, open drainages in Lagos are typically used by residents as refuse dumps. This often leads to blocked drainages which can cause flooding of the area when it rains.

This is 2019. No serious city in the world leaves its drainage system exposed.

If this is an oversight, we hope that the uncovered part of the drainages would be covered before the completion of the project.

Most visitors to the country come in through the state. Thus, the first impression that international visitors behold of Nigeria is provided by Lagos state.

The reconstructed Oshodi-Airport road is one of the legacies of the outgoing Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. The road is a gateway into the country. It offers first-time visitors a very the first impression of Nigeria.













Below: A typical exposed drainage in Lagos state



Source: https://autojosh.com/dear-gov-ambode-please-dont-forget-to-cover-the-drainage-along-airport-road/



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It won't happen

I was wondering same some days ago when I drove by the road.

Sanwolu will cover them

Haba! Open drainage on airport road? Soon, we would start complaining of flooding.