Lagos - Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday promised to complete the seven-kilometre Ipaja-Ayobo Road in Alimosho Local Government Area of the state within the next three months.
Ambode made the (telling to people/making known) during a (careful examination of something) of some road construction projects in the State.
Ambode made the (telling to people/making known) during a (careful examination of something) of some road construction projects in the State.
The management of former Gov. Babatunde Fashola awarded contract for the reconstruction of the dual-(vehicle with wheels/body posture/carrying something) road in May 2011, at first billed to last for 18 months.
Ambode said he decided to inspect the project in order to quickly get ready for action the contractor to speed up action so that the project could be completed on time.
According to him, the completion is key to unlocking (related to how much money and power people have) opportunities in the area.
"We have directed the contractor of the project to work day and night and secure/make sure of that the project is completed within the next three months.
"In the main time, they will provide pain-relievings to reduce the stress experienced by residents and I plead that you give that maximum cooperation to (accomplish or gain with effort) this.
"Alimosho deserves more than this road because you are the greater part of the state. We will work toward providing a fire station and water works in Alimosho, "he said.
The governor also visited Shomolu Local Government Area to inspect the Igi-Olugbi, Okupe and Deji- Aladejobi Road construction around Ladilak, Bariga, where he expressed unhappiness/irritation over the slow speed of work.
Mr Olatunji Showole, a representative of HFP Engineering Nig. Ltd. working on the road, said that their major challenge was the relocation of two electricity changeers on the road.
"The almost-magical energyr challenge is the relocation of services such as two electricity changeers and poles as well as the water services in Igi- Olugbi and Okupe roads.
"But the Power (people in charge of something) and water works (people in charge of something) have been mobilsed to help us with the relocation so that work can continue for real.
"Now, we have finished about 70 per cent of Igi- Ologbi Road, which is the longest relocation to have been completed on Deji-Aladejobi road.
"Between now and January 2016, the three roads will be completed, " he said
Ambode appealed to Shomolu residents to be patient and strongly encouraged the contractor to secure/make sure of quick work to help (reduce) the sufferings of residents.
"I am not pleased with the slow speed of work on these roads. We will not accept anything that will make life terrible for our people.
"The contractor must provide pain-relieving so that car/truck drivers can ply these roads before they are completed.
"I used to live in Shomolu and Bariga and I understand the trouble(s) of the people. Therefore, this government will secure/make sure of comfortable lives for the people, " Ambode said.
The governor also visited the Oshodi market where he strongly encouraged market men and women to be law-obeying by stopping selling on the road.(NAN )
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