Lagos
State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed displeasure with the
state of roads in Bariga axis of the State, ordering contractors to move to
site in the next two weeks to fix the roads.
Governor
Ambode, who spoke after carrying out extensive inspection of the roads within
Bariga, specifically ordered commencement of work on Ilaje Road and Odunsi
Street in the area.
The
Governor, who had earlier awarded contract for the construction of Ariyo Road,
said the dilapidated conditions of the roads were totally unacceptable in the
State.
He
said in line with the commitment of his administration to transform every part
of the State, a new jetty would be constructed in Ilaje, while a multi-purpose
playground and recreation centre would also be constructed in Oworonshoki.
He
said: "I have just gone round Odunsi Street, Ariyo Street and then Ilaje
Street, all connecting Oworo Bus Stop with Bariga. I am totally displeased with
the state of the roads that I have personally seen.
"So,
within the next two weeks, contractors will commence work on Ilaje Road and
Odunsi Street.
We have already awarded contract for the Ariyo Road that will
now go under the Third Mainland Bridge after Bertola and go to the other side
of Oworo.
"In
addition to the roads, on this Ilaje Road, we will give you a brand new jetty.
Like we have always said, every community in Lagos will not be left behind. We
should be able to live in Bariga, work in Bariga and play in Bariga.
"On
the other side of Oworonshoki, we are going to sand fill and dredge that other
part where the Bus Stop is so that we can have a multi-purpose playground,
recreation and entertainment hub."
As
a swift response to the plea of residents of Soluyi community in Bariga,
Governor Ambode also ordered that work should commence on the road network in
the axis within the next 21 days to facilitate ease of movement to Gbagada
express.
While
acknowledging that the people of the area have been very supportive to the
government, Governor Ambode urged them to continue to pay their taxes and
embrace peace to enjoy more dividends of democracy.
"I
know all the people in all these communities have always supported our
government and so what we have just come to do is to say a big thank you to
you. We are doing the work you have sent us to do.
"All
I just want to encourage you is to continue to pay your taxes. I am very happy
this neighbourhood is a little bit crime free now and I am enjoying the
peaceful atmosphere in this area. When you promise me peace, I will do more for
your neighbourhood," he said.
Earlier,
Sole Administrator of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Sanya Osijo
expressed appreciation on behalf of the people of the area to the Governor,
saying that it was a thing of joy that the suffering of the people was about to
be addressed.
Governor
Ambode also made an unscheduled inspection to the site of ongoing construction
of world class transport interchange in Oshodi, where he directed contractors
to work assiduously to meet the completion deadline.
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