Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State outlined the state’s ambitious financial needs, aiming for a staggering ₦7 trillion budget to address infrastructural gaps and essential amenities in the forthcoming fiscal year 2024. During the eighth Lagos Corporate Assembly, themed “BOS Meets with Business Community,” held at Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu underscored the pressing need Read More…
Infrastructure
Sanwo-Olu reassures completion of Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge by Q3 2024
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu affirmed that the Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge will be accessible for commuters by the third quarter of 2024. During an inspection of the site, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the progress, stating the construction, initiated over a year ago, has achieved 65% completion, indicating substantial advancement while acknowledging the work left. “We came here last year, Read More…
Sanwo-Olu seeks support for Lagos Megacity
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is rallying support to enhance infrastructure development, transforming Lagos into a functional megacity. Speaking at the High-level Mayoral Event on “Leveraging Cities and Municipalities for National Development” during the 2023 AIF Market Place in Marrakesh, Morocco, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the state’s conducive business environment and the need for investments to establish Read More…
Emergency repairs of Third Mainland Bridge flagged off with over N21 billion costs
The Ministry of Works, in collaboration with the Lagos State government, initiated the Emergency Repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge on Wednesday. During the flag-off ceremony, Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, and Deputy Governor of Lagos, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, announced that the emergency rehabilitation would incur a cost of over N21.074 billion. The sum Read More…
Lagos embarks on secondary drainage masterplan to address flooding
The Lagos State Government has initiated a project to develop a secondary drainage masterplan for selected local governments in a bid to mitigate the recurrent flooding challenges faced by the state. At a forum held on Tuesday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, emphasised the importance of sustainable, equitable, and Read More…
LASG deploys traffic management officers for Third Mainland Bridge repairs
The Lagos State Government has taken proactive measures to ensure safe and efficient traffic management during the repair of the ramps leading to Adekunle from Oworonshoki and Lagos Island. Over 100 Traffic Management Officers have been deployed to oversee the diversion points and alternative routes, aiming to minimise disruptions and ensure the safety of motorists. Read More…
Third Mainland Bridge repairs to commence in two phases, LASG advises commuters
The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge (3MB), one of the city’s critical transportation links. The repairs will be executed in two distinct phases and will impact certain sections of the bridge. Phase 1 of the repair work will begin on Monday, November 6, 2023, and Read More…
Sanwo-Olu opens Oyingbo Overpass Bridge to enhance rail transit safety and traffic flow
The Lagos State Government inaugurated the Oyingbo Overpass Bridge on Sunday, marking the latest addition to the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line’s ancillary infrastructure. The project was officially inaugurated by Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, who was invited by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The construction was executed under the supervision Read More…
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Yaba flyover, marking a new era in Lagos transportation
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State officially inaugurated the Yaba flyover, a pivotal moment in the ongoing transformation of the state’s transportation infrastructure. The Yaba flyover is one of four bridges being simultaneously constructed along the Red Line rail corridor, and its opening to traffic promises to revolutionise commuting and connectivity in Lagos Mainland. During Read More…
Minister of Works announces rehabilitation plan for Third Mainland Bridge
The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, has revealed that comprehensive rehabilitation of the 11.8-kilometre Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will commence on November 1 and is expected to last for three months. He made this announcement during an inspection of the under-deck and lagoon sections of the bridge, as well as several other bridges Read More…