According to him, the projects will impact positively on the lives of residents; enhance safety and security; lead to the creation of new jobs and livelihood opportunities in Lagos Island in general. | Pulse Nigeria
Views: Visits 6 The ‘Greater Lagos’ train recently berthed in Lagos Island, heralding the commencement of the Lagos Island Area North Action Plan aimed at regenerating that axis of the state. The first phase of the plan began with the reconstruction of Adeniji Adele, Oke-Popo/Tapa roads as well as the new Mercy Children’s Hospital. The Lagos Island Area North Action Plan is a product of visionary leadership that is committed to building an enduring legacy for coming generations. The execution of the project started with the inauguration of an Inter-Ministerial Committee, comprising the Ministries of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Works and Infrastructure, Environment and Water Resources and Transportation.
Sanwo-Olu says administration built 51 roads, rehabilitated 632 others
“These projects will make commuting stress-free, life more meaningful for the people and ensure connectivity within the various communities in the state.”
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The Lagos State government on Tuesday said it built 51 roads within two years of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration with 43 more ongoing across the state.
The special adviser to the governor on works and infrastructure, Aramide Adeyoye, said this during the annual ministerial press briefing to mark the second anniversary of the Sanwo-Olu administration.
She said the road projects were undertaken to avert gridlock in major economic, commercial, and residential areas to reduce travel time.
Flagging off both roads and hospital project, Sanwo-Olu enumerated benefits of good road network for ease of doing business and accessibility to quality healthcare to reduce infants and maternal mortality. Sanwo-Olu said that the construction of the New Massey Children’s Hospital and the reconstruction of the Adeniji Adele, Oke Popo and Tapa Street were an integral part of the Greater Lagos Vision. He said that the strategic roads would add value to the New Massey Children’s Hospital being reconstructed and upgraded into a seven storey, 150-bed multipurpose Pediatrics and General Hospital. He listed various ministries working together on the regeneration of the roads as part of the Lagos Island Area North Action Plan to address flooding, gridlock and other challenges on the axis.
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