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Lukman Olabiyi
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday flagged off the reconstruction and upgrading of Eti Osa/Lekki /Epe Expressway and urged the youths to always regarded government’s properties as their own
The governor in his advice to the youths on fighting for their right, said destroying government’s properties would not moved any society forward but drew it backwards
The reconstruction and upgrading of the 18.75 kilometers road which was constructed over 40 years ago, would kick off from Eleko Junction and end at the ‘T Junction’ Epe for the (Phase 1).
The project would be handled by Messrs. Craneburg Construction Company Limited and duration its completion was 20 months from November 1.
Sanwo-Olu said the project was part of his administration’s revolutionary efforts at making life better for Lagosians and improving the ease of doing business, especially in areas like the Lekki Free Trade Zone, which is becoming rapidly industrialized
“Despite the economic recession caused by the COVID 19 pandemic and the most recent unwarranted violence unleashed on our State, we remain focused on promoting economic prosperity through the provision of quality road infrastructure throughout Lagos State.
“Our commitment to the people of Lagos, businesses, and the corporations in our state is that of a more prosperous state with a world-class road network where citizens can travel from one end of the state to the other without unnecessary encumbrances. As we place our state on the path of continuous transformation, we will continue to pursue the right strategies for a greater and wealthier Lagos.
“We are in government to make life easier for our people: without any consideration for class, religion, or ethnicity. As you stand with me today on the brink of history, I want to assure you that this government will continue to take every challenge as an opportunity for significant economic transformation.
“We will not be distracted by our challenges, when the story of this administration is told, it will be that of a government, which listened to the people and responded to the people’s yearnings. Our government chose its battles correctly, pursued the right strategy and actively engaged the citizenry in the pursuit of success”, he said .
Special Adviser to the state hovernor on Works and Infrastructure, Aramide ADEYOYE said aside the fact that the Lekki-Epe Expressway project, when completed, will eliminate the perennial traffic gridlocks, it would ultimately improve socio-economic activities in and around Lekki and reduce drastically the travel time of commuters
She asserted that other attendant benefits of the project include the positive impact it would have on the lives of residents, businesses, commuters and Lagosians at large.
