Yemi Obafemi
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the ongoing road projects in the state benefit all areas equally.
Sanwo-Olu stated this In his address at the formal commissioning of the rehabilitation of St. Finbarr’s College Road, Asani, Tijani Ashogbon, Jagunmolu, Shogbamu and Diya streets.
The governor unveiled more new roads in Lagos Mainland, Somolu and Kosofe local government areas of the state,
Governor Sanwo-Olu who had the previous day commissioned Oba Dosumu Street, Oduduwa Way, Oduduwa Crescent, Sobo Arobiodu, and Sasegbon streets, said the areas covered by the projects hold cultural, educational and historical significance for Lagos State.
He pointed out that St Finbarr’s Road was built by the British during the colonial period and served as a route for their administrators and missionaries.
He said, “We have kicked off this year on a note of project commissioning and this is how we intend to carry on throughout the year. Just yesterday, I signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, paving the way for the implementation of a budget that is now in excess of N3 trillion.
“Lagosians should therefore expect an immediate scaling-up of the focus on infrastructure; the completion of existing projects and commencement of work on new ones. No part of the state will be left out; we will continue to ensure that this development is equitably distributed.”
