Lagos Govt Secures $22m For Fibre Installations, Fixes 1,163 Deplorable Roads In 2 Years

The Lagos State government, through the state Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), has revealed that it has secured foreign direct investment of $22 million to roll out quality fibre installations across the metropolis and reinforce its status as a growing digital hub.

This is as the state government disclosed that it has successfully intervened on 1,163 roads, covering approximately 78.42 km across various categories between 2023 and to date.

The special adviser to the Governor, Office of Infrastructure, Engineer Femi Daramola and Special Adviser, Office of Works, Dr. Adekunle Olayinka, revealed these Monday, during the on-going ministerial press briefing to give scorecard of the offices and commemorate the second term of the second year administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, held at Alausa, Ikeja.

Daramola says, “Over the past year, the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency, LASIMRA, has significantly strengthened communication infrastructure and regulatory efficiency across the state.

“A standout achievement, increase in revenue generation, made possible through improved permit processing, stakeholder compliance and the introduction of digital workflow systems that have enhanced transparency and operational speed.

“To address the growing demand for reliable connectivity, the state has advanced its investment in broadband infrastructure.

“An additional 2,700km of fibre duct installations is underway, complementing the 3,000km previously delivered. Furthermore, LASIMRA secured a foreign direct investment of $22 million toward the rollout of quality fibre installations, reinforcing Lagos’s status as a growing digital hub.

“The deployment of a Geographic Information System (GIS) to map and monitor fibre routes, masts, and towers has improved planning and responsiveness across the telecoms landscape.

“Alongside this, the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Law is now fully implemented, offering greater protection for critical infrastructure.

“Regular monitoring and enforcement exercises, a comprehensive infrastructure audit, and enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have all improved compliance and service quality.

“From the inception of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat administration, the MES and the MES+ Agenda have served as a blueprint and a call to transformative action. Under the Pillar “T” – Traffic Management and Transportation, the Office of Infrastructure has taken bold and strategic steps to improve road connectivity, expand access and elevate infrastructure delivery standards.