Work On Ikotun-Ejigbo Road To Start In 1 Week - Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, paid an unscheduled visit to the Ikotun-Ejigbo to address the dilapidated conditions of the road.

The governor, who labelled the state of the road as unacceptable, however assured residents the road will get a face lift very soon.

Governor Ambode said: “I have come personally to see for myself the state of Ejigbo road and it is very clear that this is totally unacceptable and there is no other remedy than to let our officials come to site within the next one week and the people of this neighbourhood should be guaranteed that work will start on Ikotun-Ejigbo-Isolo axis ‎within the next seven days.”

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle) addressing residents during his inspection of Ikotun-Ejigbo-Isolo roads on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. With him are Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Jide Jimoh (left) and the Executive Secretary, Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area, Hon. Kunle Sanyaolu (right)

Akinwunmi Ambode (left) having a close view during his inspection of Ikotun-Ejigbo-Isolo roads on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.

Akinwunmi Ambode (right) with a Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Jide Jimoh (2nd right) during his inspection of Ikotun-Ejigbo-Isolo roads on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.

Akinwunmi Ambode (right) with a Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Jide Jimoh (2nd right) during his inspection of Ikotun-Ejigbo-Isolo roads on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.

He said the road was too strategic as it serves as a major link road connecting several local governments, hence it could not be left at the state which it was

The governor therefore directed the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Works, Paul Bamgboye-Martins and the general manager, Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC), Ayotunde Sodeinde to move immediately to the area to commence work within the next forty eight hours.

He added: “We would make sure that you have immediate relief and that in the course of the rehabilitation the people in the neighbourhood should just bear with us‎ but you can take it for granted that work will commence immediately after Ramadan.”

This welcomed development comes hours after Governor Ambode alighted from his vehicle to rescue an accident victim.

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