June 16th, 2006



The Federal Government has re-affirmed its commitment to r[b]epairing all federal roads in Lagos State.
Lauretta Onyemesili[/b]

The minister of works, Obafemi Anibaba, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of federal roads and the Federal Highways Maintenance Training School at Badagry.

Anibaba disclosed that President Olusegun Obasanjo had expressed the view that any infrastructure problem in Lagos must be treated as a national problem which must be resolved as such.

According to him, Lagos remains the commercial hub of the country and the gateway to the nation’s economy.

Accordingly, the minister said, the President Olusegun Obasanjo has given approval for the total reconstruction and construction of some major roads in Lagos, to reputable construction companies to ensure durable works.

T[b]he roads to be rehabilitated include the Lagos – Badagry expressway, Tin Can Port/ Mile 2 road, the construction of a Tanker Terminal along the route to stop the parking of tankers on the expressway and the construction of the Lagos – Shagamu interchange.[/b]

Others are the r[b]econstruction of a dual carriageway on the Ipakodo from the Lighter Port Terminal to Shagamu roundabout, extension of the dual carriageway of the Otta – Abeokuta road to Lagos, the Ikorodu roundabout as well as Lekki – Coastal road.[/b]

At the Federal Highways Maintenance Training School in Badagry, Works Minister, Obafemi Anibaba, deplored the dereliction of facilities in the institution and promised to address the non-funding of the school within two weeks.


SOURCE:http://www.businessdayonline.com/?c=132&a=7081

I'll believe when I see it.

And nearly 5 years later, how far?

Shagari2:

I'll believe when I see it.

^^^LOL You see, your cynicism wasn't misplaced afterall.

Half a decade later, it's the same old song with a different beat since Obasanjos' been gone. Ye yahh .

The Federal Government has re-affirmed its commitment to repairing all federal roads in Lagos State.
Lauretta Onyemesili