By Felix Kuyinu
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have informed that the proposed Public Works Corporation Bill will enable road infrastructural developments in the area.
The lawmakers mentioned that the bill which has scaled through second reading will ensure smoother transition if passed into law.
During a plenary at the Legislative Complex in Alausa, Ikeja on Monday, the legislators disclosed that further processes in reaching it’s full enactment are in progress, as disclosed by the House Speaker, Honourable Mudashiru Obasa.
Obasa committed the the processes to the House Committee on Works and Infrastructure for further legislative scrutiny. Reports of findings and recommendations will be addressed in two weeks time.
Chairman of the Commitee, Honourable Desmond Elliott, disclosed that lawmakers seek to establish a corporation that will be responsible for developing and maintaining the state’s road networks which generated the idea of proposing the bill.
Elliott, who represents Surulere Constituency 02 at the Assembly, outlined it’s key provisions and benefits. He mentioned that the bill would replace an existing law governing public works in order to enhance the corporation’s operational efficiency and provide streamlined access to funds for road development.
In like terms, Abiodun Tobun, Epe Constituecy 01 representative, held that it will ensure infrastructural developments in the state’s high-density areas.
Tobun also said that the bill will reduce financial strain on the government despite the ongoing rate of inflation. He canvased for a senatorial representation of the corporation’s board to ensure balanced oversight alongside and adequate funding.
Lukman Olumoh of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituecy 01 mentioned that the bill will ensure that the road improvements align with the state’s developmental goals.
Member representing Ikorodu Constituecy 02, Moshood Aro, stressed that the it will promote accountability. He also suggested that the corporation’s board should prioritize serving public interest over profit generation to gain public trust.
