Date Published: 07/28/11

Ogun repairs failed portion of Lagos/Ibadan Expressway

In order to ameliorate the untold hardship being experienced by commuters, especially citizens of Ogun State, on the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, the government of Ogun State has begun repair works on the completely dilapidated portion of the highway at Mowe, opposite the Redeemed Christian Church of God Camp.

While briefing newsmen on an inspection tour of the road, the Ogun State Commissioner for Works, Architect Lekan Adegbite, lamented the appalling state of the 500-metre stretch of the road and its socio-economic cost to the indigenes of the state, who transact business on the axis.

He said Governor Ibikunle Amosun was distressed by the horrendous hardship being imposed on the people by the dilapidated road and “has therefore decided to effect its repair with or without the concessionaire, Bi-Courtney.”

A major drainage is also being constructed along the stretch in order to ensure the durability of the repaired portion.

It will be recalled that shortly after the visit of Governor Amosun to Sango-Ota, where he trekked several kilometers while inspecting the poor road network in the area, minor repairs were effected on the failed portions of the Lagos/Abeokuta Expressway, specifically at Joju, Garage, Dalemo and Toll gate, in order to reduce the hardship being experienced by Nigerians on the Federal Government road.