Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday said the projects inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu were distinct but complementary investments, with each addressing a critical aspect of governance.
The governor also said the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge would improve efficiency of traffic circulation, with noticeable impact beyond the immediate environs of the bridge.
He said the road project was completed with walkways, bicycle lanes, solar-powered street lighting and embedded service ducts. The bridge, he said, would address congestion and mobility around Ikeja-Maryland-Ojota corridor, while improving the quality of life for commuters.
Recall that the President inaugurated the newly constructed Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, a project envisioned by the then Governor Tinubu administration in 2002 but now delivered by Sanwo-Olu. Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu said: “We have built, not just for today’s needs, but with a clear eye on the everexpanding demands of the future.
“As part of this project, we have integrated a comprehensive stormwater management system to address the long-standing challenge of flooding along the Odo-Iya-Alaro corridor, thereby strengthening environmental resilience.
“The LAGIS Building represents the evolution of that legacy: from horseback exploration to advanced digital geographic systems. At its most fundamental, is the elimination of legacy paper-based bottlenecks in land administration; the strengthening of property rights; the unlocking of previously underutilised capital; and a direct and material improvement in our Ease of Doing Business.
“The third project, the Multi-Agency Administrative Complex directly addresses another priority of this administration: the need to improve the speed, efficiency and coordination of government services, and the comfort and wellbeing of the personnel delivering these services.
“By bringing multiple agencies into a single, well-designed environment, we are enabling the integration and responsiveness of public service delivery in Lagos. It is a significant step towards achieving 21st century, citizen-focused public service.”
