By Olasunkanmi Akoni

Lagos—As part of events marking the Lagos @50 anniversary celebrations, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has commissioned several projects across the state which includes 10 roads and three bridges.

Governor Ambode of Lagos State

According to the governor, the projects are in line with his commitment to make life comfortable for residents across the state irrespective of location.

Among the projects commissioned, which started last Tuesday and expected to climax tomorrow include; Ijegun-Isheri-Osun-Isolo Road, Idimu-Ejigbo Road (Phase II), New Market Road, Camp Davies Road/Ishefun Road, all in Alimosho Local Government Area; Brown Road in Surulere; Adisa Ajibulu Road with Bridge and Kolawole Shonibare Street, Ajao Estate Road, both in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area.

Other projects include installation of new transformers in Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, Eredo, Agbowa-Ikosi, Igbogbo-Bayeku, Ikorodu and Olorunda areas as well as Ojuloge Monument located opposite National Arts Theatre, Iganmu; Empowerment Monument at Sabo, Yaba; Drummer Monument at Ebute Ipakodo Roundabout, Ikorodu and Badagry Recreational Park, Topo, Idale.

Ambode, who was represented by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Wasiu Anifowose at the commissioning at Ijegun-Isheri, Osun-Isolo Road, said the delivery of the road project was part of the efforts of his administration to ease movement of people from one point to the other.”

The road, which is with a total length of 6,500m long and average width of 20.350m, was also designed to significantly de-congest traffic at the ever busy Ikotun junction.