Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday restated his administration’s commitment to investing in the provision to boost the state’s economic prosperity.
Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance during the official commissioning of Demurin/Agidi Roads and Church Street in Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area. Kosofe Local Government appealed to the residents to take ownership of the government’s facilities by ensuring their proper use and safeguarding them against acts of vandalism and indiscriminate refuse dumping.
Sanwo-Olu, while urging the state residents to “work together to preserve the infrastructure for current and future generations, added: “I admonish you all to remain vigilant, report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities and foster a sense of communal pride in maintaining this road as a symbol of progress and development for our community and future generations.”
The governor said the Demurin-Agidi Road is “a project that has significantly enhanced road connectivity, improved traffic flow, reduced travel time, and eliminated perennial flooding issues.”
According to him, ’the achievement also underscores our commitment to intermodal transportation, which has positively impacted our people’s health and socio-economic well-being.
“This ceremony marks another milestone in our administration’s delivery of life-changing public infrastructure.
Sanwo-Olu said: “This aligns with our THEMES+ Agenda, which emphasises the provision of critical infrastructure to support economic activities. Demurin Road, Agidi Road, and Church Street rehabilitation has revitalised socio-economic activities for thousands of residents and business owners.
“As an administration, we remain committed to delivering strategic link roads aligned with the State Transport Master Plan and our THEMES+ Agenda.
“The Demurin-Agidi Road not only connects the Ketu area to other parts of the local government but also serves as a vital bypass for traffic heading to the Mile 12 International Commodities Market and the Owode Onirin Auto Parts Market on Ikorodu Road.’’
In his address at the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, said that the project is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the visionary leadership of Mr Governor and the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, whose steadfast dedication to infrastructural development continues to reshape our great state.
He noted that the “completion of these roads aligns with the THEMES+ Agenda, particularly in transportation and traffic management, ensuring that inner city roads are motorable, resilient and accessible to all.’’
