Mushin Flyover — the last of the five overpasses built along the Red Line corridor — is now open to traffic. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, formally commissioned the infrastructure, bringing a new commuting experience to the axis.
The project, undertaken by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has brought traffic relief to motorists and commuters connecting Agege Motor Road from Onipanu, just as it solved congestion and delays associated with railway level crossing at Ogunmokun axis.
The overpass also eliminated pedestrian and vehicular interference on the rail tracks, eradicating the risk of accidents and collisions between trains and vehicles.
A euphoric crowd of residents thronged the short ceremony where the Governor, his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and members of the State’s cabinet gathered to inaugurate the project.
Before the Mushin Flyover was completed, the Sanwo-Olu administration had opened four other bridges in Yaba, Oyingbo, Ikeja and Agege to create new connectivities along the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line, which spans 37 kilometres from Agbado to Oyingbo.
The Governor said the opening of the Mushin Flyover was another fulfillment of his administration’s promise to the residents, noting that the infrastructure had changed the face of public transportation in the State.
The flyover, Sanwo-Olu said, would bring relief to the issue of congestion hitherto experienced in the area, while also reducing journey time in accessing Mushin from Ilupeju axis.
He said: “The Mushin overpass is strategically important for ease of movement and connectivity within Mushin and Onipanu communities, opening new routes to Agege Motor Road, Post Office Road and Ogunmokun axis. This infrastructure has brought not only traffic improvement, but also huge economic value to the area.
“With this new infrastructure, we have ensured there is minimal disruption on the Red Line corridor. For us, we have kept our promise to the citizens and made their lives better. The quality of infrastructure we have provided is about making the lives of our citizens better, improving their means of livelihood and quality of life.”
Sanwo-Olu disclosed that members of the host communities benefited from the project construction, pointing out that the construction also gave engineering students an internship opportunity to get first-hand practical knowledge.
The Governor also said the primary school demolished in the right-of-way of the flyover had been rebuilt in a nearby location, commending Mushin and Onipanu residents for supporting the development.
He charged the residents to take ownership of the infrastructure and protect it from deliberate destruction.
LAMATA Managing Director, Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, said the State Government had fully compensated owners of the buildings in the course of the project, which, she said, was handled by a local contractor.
Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi is the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation.
Oluwaseun Osiyemi @seunosiyemi_
Today, I joined Mr Governor on the commissioning of the Mushin Flyover — the last of the 5 overpasses built along the Red Line corridor -is now open to traffic.
Mr Governor commissioned this infrastructure, which we believe will bring a new commuting experience to the community
FLASH: Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu today arrived Mushin Local Government for the commissioning of the Mushin Flyover at the Ogunmokun area off the Ikorodu Road axis.
This Flyover will be the 5th and Final Flyover Mr Governor will commission as a part of the Red Line Rail Project.
Mr Governor has already commissioned:
1. Agege Pen Cinema FlyOver
2. Oyingbo FlyOver
3: Yaba FlyOver
4: Ikeja Flyover
#MushinFlyover #GreaterLagosRising
After the quick commissioning of the Mushin Flyover today @jidesanwoolu
Video: People on the streets hail Governor Sanwo-Olu as he leaves the venue of the commissioning.
I have seen all kinds of accidents take place along that route in over 40 years.
There used to be a yellow and black barrier along that route when I was a kid, it was lowered when a train was coming, to prevent cars from crossing, but it was stolen and rammed very many times. At one point the NRC decided not to replace the barrier, but instead they stationed a man with a flag at the level crossing. He waved his flag whenever the train was coming and traffic stopped. But some people did not stop because they believed that they could go faster than the train.
A train rammed a soft drinks truck along that route in the 1990s, a train rammed a car and carried it to the next station in the 2000s and just a few years ago a train rammed a Lagos State staff bus, killing some people.
The Lagos State Government and the Federal Government have decided that there should no longer be any level crossing along the route, in order to prevent conflict between cars/people and trains. The Lagos State Government is to build 5 flyovers along the route and the Federal Government will build 5 flyovers.
The route will also be walled off to prevent traders from trading on the rail tracks and squatters from living along the route. Pedestrian bridges have been built along with the flyovers.
The Lagos State Government has now built all its flyovers and these are:
1. Agege Pen Cinema FlyOver
2. Oyingbo FlyOver
3: Yaba FlyOver
4: Ikeja Flyover
5. Mushin Flyover.
The Federal Government is to build 5 flyovers, but it hasn't built any yet.
It pleases me to share that the Mushin Flyover — the last of the five overpasses built along the Red Line corridor — is now open to traffic.
Today, I formally commissioned this infrastructure, which I believe will bring a new commuting experience to the community.
With this new overpass, we’ve made it much safer by keeping pedestrians and vehicles away from the train tracks, which will help prevent accidents. It also opens up new routes to Agege Motor Road, Post Office Road, and Ogunmokun, making travel easier and boosting the local economy.
I’m also happy to share that the primary school that was demolished in the right-of-way for the overpass has been rebuilt nearby.
I encourage everyone to take care of this infrastructure and to help protect it from any intentional damage.
Maintenance! Maintenance!! Maintenance!!!. I am hoping we have built a self maintenence system into these lovely houses.
Mayor Dele Oshinowo @HonMayorDele
Before embarking on these projects… I set up a property and investment board. This board even after my tenure will oversee all these projects. From maintenance to making sure these projects continue to generate revenue.
OroNigeriaTiSuMi! @PerplexedNGN
This is really good.
Hope they won't sell them only to rich, govt cronies that will, later, in-turn hike the prices or rents beyond the reach of ordinary Nigerians that it is meant for.
And if ordinary Nigerians will be able to get the units, hope allocation won't take forever.
Mayor Dele Oshinowo @HonMayorDele
Please visit and see things… everyone can have a piece.
IA @_IbraheemAgbaje
What's the security consideration being put in place for this project at Mile12?
That has boys flocking around and harassing people.
Mayor Dele Oshinowo @HonMayorDele
We have people currently living in these units and they’ve experienced nothing but peace and an amazing serenity since they moved in. Ajelogo is peaceful and we’ve done more than enough to ensure the safety of the residents. Agboyi-ketu entirely is thriving. We are at peace.
This is a project by a LGA/LCDA Chairman in Lagos State, What is YOUR LGA/LCDA Chairman doing in YOUR State ?? ……. Just imagine it was Mr ‘kinni’ that did this, we no go hear word again for this Platform.
I know Mr ‘Kinni’, You know Mr ‘Kinni’ and Mr ‘Kinni’ knows himself 😁
FLASH: Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu, will today commission the 170 units Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights Estate in Agboyi-Ketu, which was built by the Executive CHAIRMAN, Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mayor Dele Oshinowo @HonMayorDele together with the private sector, at the Ajelogo Area of the Council.
#MayorDeleOsinowo #LGAutonomy #GreaterLagosRising
UPDATE: Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu today commissioned the 170 units Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights Estate in Agboyi-Ketu, which was built by the Executive CHAIRMAN, Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mayor Dele Oshinowo @HonMayorDele in conjunction with the private sector, at the Ajelogo Area of the Council.
RAYMOND ESTATE:
32 units of 3-bedroom flats
16 units of 4-bedroom flats
16 units of 2-bedroom flats, while
STERLING HEIGHTS:
8 blocks by 8 units totalling 64 flats,
8 blocks by 4 duplex apartments totalling 32 terraces,
5 blocks by 2 apartments totalling 10 semi-detached units.
•‘Lagos councils have justified their autonomy’ — Governor
Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State came alive on Friday, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated a twin housing project in the council.
The Governor formally commissioned 170-unit Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights delivered by the council chairman, Hon. Dele Oshinowo, to regenerate and urbanise Ajelogo — a notorious slum situated in the heart of the council known for its high crime rate.
The schemes, achieved through a Joint Venture Partnership with a private developer, has further bridged the housing deficit, as 170 families living in the LCDA would have opportunities to benefit and live in decent accommodation.
Raymond Estate comprises 32 units of three-bedroom apartment, 16 units of four-bedroom apartment and 16 units of two-bedroom apartment.
Sterling Heights, on the other hand, has eight blocks by 8 blocks of 64 flats, 32 terraces, and 10 semi-detached apartments.
Sanwo-Olu, while unveiling the projects, described the schemes as “an affirmation” of the autonomy enjoyed by Local Government Areas in Lagos, stressing that Agboyi-Ketu council chairman had shown accountability in driving governance and development at the grassroots level.
The Governor said: “This is another visible evidence that Local Government Areas and their LCDA appendages are working effectively well in Lagos. Today, we are handing over brand new housing projects to our citizens, which are two estates in one premises. The chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA has successfully regenerated what used to be an ungoverned space and a den of criminals.
“The council has set a new trajectory and has reversed what we saw as a liability to an asset. I commend the Hon. Dele Oshinowo for showing public accountability. Before Local Government autonomy came back on the front burner, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was our Governor, had set the foundation to ensure successive Local Government administrations in Lagos are transparently run autonomously.
“Resources available to our Local Government Areas are now being utilised properly to deliver quality dividends of democracy to the populace. There is no better job for me than to continue to encourage and support my council chairmen for more good jobs. Our councils have become shining examples for others in the country. We will continue to provide an enabling environment for governments at the grassroots to thrive.”
Sanwo-Olu reiterated that the goal of his Government was to ensure Lagos witnessed an irreversible trajectory of development in housing, healthcare, education, tourism, public transportation and infrastructure.
The Governor said his administration would continue to support skill development programmes targeted at the youth, applauding council leaders in Lagos for keying into the youth development agenda of the State Government.
“What we are seeing is continuous progress in all nooks and crannies of the State. The benefits of projects like this are enormous and transformative, because they bring about quality of life and make citizens feel the impacts of our Government. These schemes will boost the local economy and will contribute significantly to the socio-economic growth of the State,” Sanwo-Olu said.
Oshinowo said the housing initiative of his administration was being facilitated by the council-owned Property and Investment Board (PIB), noting that the objective aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to provide affordable, accessible and quality housing.
The council boss announced a digital property registry that showed a comprehensive documentation of the LCDA’s real estate assets, while also providing records of allottees, subscribers and the general information about the housing projects.
He said: “I must emphasise that our administration has initiated the second phase of the Greenwich Gardens project and has also concluded the Technical Review Phase for Lagos Homes in Ajelogo Area.
“Our infrastructure development drives to enhance human capital and stimulate economic growth. These housing projects have generated direct and indirect employment opportunities, particularly benefiting the youth and artisans in our council.”
Senator representing Lagos East in the National Assembly, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, described the projects as “the outcome of creativity and commitment” to governance at the grassroots level.
Today, I inaugurated and commissioned a twin housing project in the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
The 170-unit Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights, was delivered by the council chairman, Hon. Dele Oshinowo, @HonMayorDele in an effort to regenerate and urbanise the area.
Raymond Estate consists of 32 three-bedroom apartments, 16 four-bedroom apartments, and 16 two-bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, Sterling Heights features eight blocks of 64 flats, 32 terraces, and 10 semi-detached apartments.
The benefits of projects like this are enormous and transformative, as they enhance the quality of life and allow citizens to feel the impact of our Government.
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