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Lagos-Badagry expressway expansion: Ambode assures on delivery by 2019
…Urges contractor to complete Aboru Link Bridge, Road in three months
As part of its return on dividend, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode Thursday said he was totally committed to deliver the ongoing Lagos-Badagry Expressway expansion project before the end of 2019.
Speaking to journalists shortly after embarking on an inspection of ongoing projects across the State, the governor said the project was a major economic catalyst for Lagos which would boost economic activities and real estate value in the axis when completed.
“On the part of government, it is imperative that the project is accelerated and completed on schedule. It is a 10-lane expansion project with a provision for rail,” he said.
Ambode said that though the project was awarded to Okokomaiko, his administration was almost at financial close to give it to a concessionaire who is expected to extend the project from Okokomaiko to Seme Border.
“We believe strongly that the contractor has done a good job here. We have given him the right of way and it is our belief that the one that has been awarded should be completed on schedule. I am committed to this project; I am committed to the expansion of the economy of the East axis of Lagos. That is the surest way to go.
