Gov Sanwo-Olu Says Ikeja Bridge Will be Delivered Two Months Ahead of Schedule
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, revealed that the Ikeja overpass bridge would be delivered a month or two before the end of August 2022, the initial deadline.
The project aims to ease the pains of commuters plying the Agege-Motor Road.
Speaking after inspecting sections of the Blue and Red lines rail project, Sanwo-Olu said the state government has asked the contractor to complete the job ahead of the earlier deadline. According to him, marching orders have been given to keep to the timelines.
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The governor, who was at the overpass bridge, and the Yaba, Oyingbo and Marina train terminals, commended contractors for keeping to timelines and working even on a public holiday.
He said the quarterly inspection was part of efforts to ensure contractors delivered the projects on time or a month or two ahead of the scheduled delivery date.
At Yaba, the governor told traders they would be relocated. He urged them not to be apprehensive but rather cooperate with the government.
The governor was accompanied by commissioners, special advisers and heads of agencies, including Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso; and Budget and Planning, Sam Egube.
