…Commences Construction Of Seven Lagos-Ogun Boundary Roads
National Leader of All Progressives
Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday poured accolades
on the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode over his sterling
performance in the last 22 months, saying that the Governor has made him
proud.
Speaking while commissioning network of
roads, link bridge and health centre in Alimosho area of the State as
part of activities to mark his 65th birthday, Tinubu said the
achievements of Ambode in office was a reflection of a Governor who is
not only a thinker but a doer, and expressed satisfaction that he was
delivering on the promises to the people.
He said: “Akinwunmi Ambode has reflected
that clearly here today. I want to say thank you because experience is a
great teacher and I am experienced. I am on the spot and I have watched
things in Lagos since my tenure ended.
“I was worried hell when you (Ambode)
took over, not about your credibility, character or capacity, but
because however wise or smart a man is, if there is no resources to back
the ideas, production would be zero, progress would be zero.
“When you (Ambode) took over, I know you
inherited a burden of debt. The debt profile of Lagos was high, I was
wondering how you will reengineer and face the challenges to make
progress.
“Today, I can see your report card, you
have scored well, and you have shown prudency especially in the
judicious use of resources of the State.
“You didn’t disappoint us. Ambode is
silently achieving, meticulously planning, religiously executing and
brilliantly giving results for Lagos State,” the former Lagos governor
said.
Tinubu said all over Lagos, the results
of good governance was being felt by the people, and wished Ambode sound
health and wisdom to continue to lead the State.
“All over Lagos, we are seeing the
results. At Oshodi, on our way down here, you can see what is happening
there, that place is a construction site. It used to be a den of robbers
but what is going on there now is developmental activities for the
benefit of the entire country.
“Ambode is very quiet, very peaceful, not a noise maker, but he is delivering on the job.
“Today, you (Ambode) have given me a good
birthday present. This is a great opportunity for me to be very proud
again. Therefore, if we can continue in this direction of
infrastructural development in the manner Governor Ambode is moving,
Lagos will soon match international states or country anywhere in the
world” Tinubu said.
In his remarks, Governor Ambode described
the event as a historic day in the life of the people of Alimosho and
the State in general.
He recalled his visit to the Aboru area
in March 2016, saying that aside the state of the road which was totally
unacceptable, there were reports of series of deaths and fatal
accidents caused by the presence of a valley, adding that he immediately
directed that work should commence in the area.
“Exactly one year after, we are here to
keep our promise to the good people of Aboru, Abesan and other
communities and reaffirm our commitment that no community or area will
be left behind. Every Lagosian counts. We are a government of
inclusion,” the Governor said.
He said the 480 metres bridge linking
Aboru to Abesan, both in the Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council of Alimosho
Local Government Area would significantly ease the burden of travel
between the two communities by reducing travel time and eliminating the
risks associated with its non-existence.
Governor Ambode said aside the Bridge,
additional adjoining inner roads to create an efficient road network
that will aid connectivity permanently were also constructed.
He listed the roads to include Church
Street, Giwa Street, Victor Fagbemi Road, Ogunfayo Road, Ogundare
Street, Salami Kazeem, all totalling 5.5km with drainage, walkways and
street lights adding that the road network would ease the pressure on
the Abeokuta Expressway and links residents with Iyana Ipaja, LASU-Iba
Expressway.
Governor Ambode also flagged off the
commissioning the construction of a network of roads within the
boundaries of Lagos and Ogun States, saying that it was in honour of
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he described as the brain behind the 21st century Lagos.
He expressed optimism that the roads
which have been identified for immediate construction and rehabilitation
would complete the new face of Alimosho constituency, saying that work
would commence next week.
He listed the roads to include Ikola Road
with Odo Obasanjo Bridge – 6.4km (from Ipaja/Command to Ilo River);
Ogunseye Road – 1.75km (from Ajasa/Command to Ikola Road);Oko Filling
Road – 1.5km (from AIT to Ilo River); Osenatu Ilo road – 620m (from
Ibari Road to Ilo River); Amikanle road – 3.1km (from AIT to Ogunseye
Road); Aina Aladi road – 1.9km (from AIT to Ilo River) and Aiyetoro Road
with a bridge– 1.4km (from New Market/Ishefun Road intersection to Ilo
River).
He however appealed to the residents of
the communities to cooperate with the contractors so as to enable them
deliver the network of roads not later than the scheduled completion
date.
Also, State of Osun Governor, Ogbeni Rauf
Aregbesola and Senator representing Lagos West at the Senate, Solomon
Olamilekan Adeola said it was obvious that Governor Ambode started well
and is doing well, and solicited the cooperation of the people to
engender further dividends of democracy and good governance.
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