Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday flagged off a
week-long commissioning of 114 roads newly constructed in all the 57
Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in
the State, with a pledge to commence the construction of second round of
another 114 roads across the State soon.
The roads were built at a
cost of N19.4 billion. The newly constructed 114 roads which were
designed with walkways, medians, street lights and standard drainage
systems, were selected two per each of the 57 LGs and LCDAs in the
State.
The construction of the inner roads, which is an initiative
of the Ambode administration and in fulfillment of his campaign
promise, was geared towards massive intervention on access and link
roads, boost security and increase the socio-economic well-being of
residents of the State.
Speaking at the formal flag off of the
commissioning ceremony in Ikorodu North LCDA, Ambode said the remarkable
feat was not only an eloquent confirmation of a promise kept, but a
testimony of the popular saying that nothing can stop a people who have
resolved to move forward.
The governor, who was represented by his
deputy, Dr, Mrs Idiat Oluranti Adebule, recalled the contract of hope
which he signed with the people during the electioneering and his
inaugural speech, adding that the completion of the 114 roads was a
glorious dawn of community development accelerated through inclusive
governance and a historic leap of faith for his administration and the
citizens.
“This means that the road network in our State of
Excellence has increased by 56.1 Kilometers. It means that we have added
112 Kilometres of walkways and covered drains. And it means additional
56.1 kilometres of our roads are being lit by independent powered street
lights to improve the security of our neighborhoods, the visibility of
pedestrians, commuters and motorists as well as creation of a night
economy.
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