The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, expressed satisfaction with repairs done on the Third Mainland Bridge, assuring motorists of a “smooth ride” till the commencement of comprehensive rehabilitation in January 2024. Kesha gave the assurance on Sunday during an on-the-spot assessment of the repairs on the bridge. The controller had, on Read More…
Infrastructure
FEC greenlights concession of Central Workshop in Ijora for revitalisation and operation
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its approval for the concession of the Central Workshop in Ijora, Lagos State, aimed at its rehabilitation and optimal operation. The concession will operate under the regulatory guidance of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). In a statement signed by Manji Yarling, ICRC’s Head of Media and Publicity Read More…
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to infrastructure investment
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to increased investment in infrastructure development to foster economic growth and progress. He made this declaration during a courtesy visit from the management of the Securities and Exchange Commission, led by its Director-General, Mr. Lamido Yuguda, at Alausa, Lagos. Represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Governor Read More…
Federal Ministry of Works addresses concerns over Dorman-Long Bridge’s condition
The Federal Ministry of Works has swiftly responded to concerns raised over the state of the Dorman-Long Bridge, following a viral video on social media suggesting that a portion of the bridge was in critical condition. In a press release dated September 18, 2023, the ministry clarified the situation. The video, which gained traction on Read More…
A day after flooding havoc, special team clears shanties on Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Following a day of devastating floods that wreaked havoc on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, a Special Intervention Team, established under the guidance of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, swung into action on Sunday to address the issue. The torrential rainfall had triggered flooding in numerous areas across Lagos, including sections of the vital expressway, causing significant distress to Read More…
FG unveils ambitious superhighway projects in Public-Private Partnership
The Nigerian Federal Government is planning two major highways that will span the entire country through a Public-Private Partnership scheme. Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Sunday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. He announced that these highways would connect Abuja to Lagos and Port Read More…
Works Minister David Umahi says FG cannot reimburse federal road spend now
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed on Thursday that the federal government is currently unable to refund the funds expended by State Governments on Federal Roads. Minister Umahi made this statement during his visit to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Ibadan. During his two-day working visit to Oyo State, Minister Umahi explained, Read More…
4th Mainland Bridge to cost $2.5bn, to be completed in 4 years
The Fourth Mainland Bridge project will be finished in four years, the Lagos State government announced on Friday. It would cost $2.5 billion. Mrs. Aramide Adeyoye, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works, made the announcement in Ikeja, at a press conference to introduce the preferred contractor to carry out the project. Adeyoye predicted Read More…
Ahead Christmas: 2nd Niger Bridge opens temporarily to traffic Dec 15
The new Second Niger Bridge, according to Mr. Jimoh Olawale, Federal Controller of Works in Delta, will open to traffic on December 15. However, Olawale stated that the bridge would only be available for 30 days in an interview with Newsmen on Wednesday in Asaba. He stated that Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Works, ordered Read More…
Further woes for Lagos-bound commuters as FG closes Eko Bridge to avoid tragedy
Commuters trying to access Lagos from the mainland would experience discomfort on that route. This is because on Saturday, Mrs. Forosola Oloyede, the acting federal controller of works in Lagos State, declared that an extra part of the Eko Bridge will be shut down in order to prevent a catastrophe. A fire on Friday night Read More…