Lagos Assembly Calls For Rehabilitation Of Bad Roads
By Felix Kuyinu
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have expressed disatisfaction over the state of dilapidated roads in the area, calling for quick intervention from the executive arm to curb the situation.
The lawmakers urged the state government to call the attention of the Commissioner for Works to make comprehensive report on abandoned road projects in area and alleviate growing plights of the residents while plying the roads.
Speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, reminisced the situation at Igbogbo-Baiyeku area in Ikorodu, urging relevant agencies to develop a clear strategy for completing the project while prioritizing security measures for residents in the state at large.
During a plenary held at the Assembly Complex in Alausa, Ikeja, Aro Moshood, who represents Ikorodu Constituency 02, raised the motion on the situation in the community.
“This road has been abandoned since 2017,” Moshood said.
“What was meant to ease the people’s burden has become a source of distress, creating serious security and socio-economic challenges.
“This issue has being linked to an increase in many criminal activities such as kidnapping and sexual assault. It has also negatively contributed to accidents which has claimed lives and properties in Ikorodu.”
The legislators said that making the roads motorable will significantly boost economic activities.
Lukmon Olumoh, who represents Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituency 01, said: “It is unacceptable that a road project has been abandoned for over seven years.
“Last year, as part of a committee inspecting road projects, we were informed by contractors that fluctuating exchange rates posed a major challenge. This House must invite the contractor to clarify whether the approved funds were disbursed.”
Another lawmaker, Tobun Abiodun, of Epe Constituency 01, proposed enacting a law to ensure continuity of projects across successive administrations, preventing future cases of abandonment.
As part of its resolution, the House recommended that contractors receive an upfront payment of 60 to 70 percent to facilitate timely project completion.
The House concluded by taking a list of abandoned road projects in the state for submission to the appropriate ministry for immed. action.
Lagos Assembly Calls For Rehabilitation Of Bad Roads
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have expressed disatisfaction over the state of dilapidated roads in the area, calling for quick intervention from the executive arm to curb the situation.
The lawmakers urged the state government to call the attention of the Commissioner for Works to make comprehensive report on abandoned road projects in area and alleviate growing plights of the residents while plying the roads.
Speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, reminisced the situation at Igbogbo-Baiyeku area in Ikorodu, urging relevant agencies to develop a clear strategy for completing the project while prioritizing security measures for residents in the state at large.
During a plenary held at the Assembly Complex in Alausa, Ikeja, Aro Moshood, who represents Ikorodu Constituency 02, raised the motion on the situation in the community.
“This road has been abandoned since 2017,” Moshood said.
“What was meant to ease the people’s burden has become a source of distress, creating serious security and socio-economic challenges.
“This issue has being linked to an increase in many criminal activities such as kidnapping and sexual assault. It has also negatively contributed to accidents which has claimed lives and properties in Ikorodu.”
The legislators said that making the roads motorable will significantly boost economic activities.
Lukmon Olumoh, who represents Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituency 01, said: “It is unacceptable that a road project has been abandoned for over seven years.
“Last year, as part of a committee inspecting road projects, we were informed by contractors that fluctuating exchange rates posed a major challenge. This House must invite the contractor to clarify whether the approved funds were disbursed.”
Another lawmaker, Tobun Abiodun, of Epe Constituency 01, proposed enacting a law to ensure continuity of projects across successive administrations, preventing future cases of abandonment.
As part of its resolution, the House recommended that contractors receive an upfront payment of 60 to 70 percent to facilitate timely project completion.
The House concluded by taking a list of abandoned road projects in the state for submission to the appropriate ministry for immediate action.
