LASG TO CONSTRUCT A MULTI- PURPOSE RECREATION CENTRE IN OWOROSHOKI-AMBODE.

On Monday Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode Lagos State Governor, visited Bariga area of the state where he expressed displeasure with the state of roads in that axis as a result of this he ordered  contractors to move to site in the next two weeks to fix the roads.

 Governor Ambode, specifically ordered commencement of work on Ilaje Road and Odunsi Street in the area.  in his words  the dilapidated conditions of the roads were totally unacceptable in the State, he further stated that  in line with the commitment of his administration to transform every part of the State, a new jetty would be constructed in Ilaje, while a multi-purpose playground and recreation Centre would also be constructed in Oworonshoki  and entertainment hub.”

 While acknowledging that the people of the area have been very supportive to the government, Governor Ambode urged them to continue to pay their taxes and embrace peace to enjoy more dividends of democracy. “I know all the people in all these communities have always supported our government and so what we have just come to do is to say a big thank you to you. We are doing the work you have sent us to do. He submitted.

Also in a swift response to the plea of residents of Soluyi community in Bariga, Governor Ambode also ordered that work should commence on the road network in the axis within the next 21 days to facilitate ease of movement to Gbagada express.

Its expected that within the next two weeks, contractors will commence work on Ilaje Road and Odunsi Street. already the contract has been awarded for t Ariyo Road that will  go under the Third Mainland Bridge after Bertola and  the other side of Oworo

Earlier, Sole Administrator of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Sanya Osijo expressed appreciation on behalf of the people of the area to the Governor, saying that it was a thing of joy that the suffering of the people was about to be addressed.

His Excellency also encouraged the residents of the area to pay their taxes regularly. I am very happy this neighborhood is a little bit crime free now and I am enjoying the peaceful atmosphere in this area. When you promise me peace, I will do more for your neighbourhood,” he concluded.

Governor Ambode also made an unscheduled inspection to the site of ongoing construction of world class transport interchange in Oshodi, where he directed contractors to work assiduously to meet the completion deadline.

Photo: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle); Acting Commissioner for Transportation, Prince Anofiu Elegushi (left); and former Special Adviser on Environment, Hon. Sesan Olanrewaju during the Governor’s inspection visit to Ilaje Road in Bariga, Lagos on Monday, April 24, 2017.

Credit: lagosstate.gov.ng