Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to investing in vital infrastructure and connecting roads to promote the state’s economic growth. Sanwo-Olu, who made the promise during the official commissioning of Demurin/Agidi Roads and Church Street in Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area and Kosofe Local Government Area, urged residents to take ownership of the government’s facilities by ensuring their proper use and protecting them from acts of vandalism and indiscriminate dumping of refuse.
While urging residents to “work together to preserve the infrastructure for current and future generations,” Sanwo-Olu 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 for future generations.”
According to the governor, 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, “Achievement also demonstrates our commitment to intermodal transportation, which has positively impacted our people’s health and socioeconomic well-being.” “This ceremony represents yet another milestone in our administration’s delivery of life-changing public infrastructure.
“This is consistent with our THEMES+ Agenda, which prioritises the development of key infrastructure to promote economic activity. The reconstruction of Demurin Road, Agidi Road, and Church Street has boosted socioeconomic activity for thousands of citizens and business owners.
“As an administration, we are still committed to delivering vital link roads in accordance with the State Transport Master Plan and our THEMES+ Agenda. “The Demurin-Agidi Road not only connects the Ketu region to the rest of the local government, but it also serves as a critical bypass for traffic heading to the Mile 12 International Commodities Market and the Owode Onirin Auto Parts Market on Ikorodu Road.
“It facilitates the movement of people and goods to adjoining communities in Agboyi Ketu LCDA, further highlighting our administration’s dedication to enhancing food security and boosting connectivity.”
Olufemi Daramola, Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, described the project as a remarkable achievement and a testament to Mr. Governor and Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat’s visionary leadership, whose unwavering commitment to infrastructure development continues to reshape our great state.
He stated that the construction of these roads is consistent with the THEMES+ Agenda, notably in transport and traffic management, guaranteeing that inner-city roadways are motorable, resilient, and accessible to all. “The Demurin Road Network is a strategic link between the Ikorodu-Mile 12 axis and the third axis through Alapere, providing seamless connectivity in both directions, for a total length of 2.3 kilometres.”
