Abiru reaffirms commitment to infrastructure, economic growth in Lagos East
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru, has reiterated his commitment to easing the burden on residents and opening up communities for economic prosperity.
Abiru spoke on Monday during an inspection tour of newly completed roads facilitated through his office, noting that the projects were designed to improve living conditions and stimulate local economies.
“They are about easing the burden of residents, opening up communities for economic prosperity, and ensuring that our people enjoy the dignity of living in decent environments. I am encouraged by the positive feedback and even more determined to do more,” he said.
The senator stressed that his priority is to deliver infrastructure that meets the needs of residents across the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos East. He disclosed that contractors would soon mobilise to additional sites, assuring equitable distribution of projects.
Residents, community leaders, motorists and other road users turned out in large numbers to welcome the senator, describing the projects as timely interventions.
The completed roads include Ojokoro Road (Agric), Nurudeen Owolabi, Alogba (Lowa), Apena Jimbo, Jalajugbo, Ibu Owo, Agunfoye, Ojediran and Andu/Oshikoya.
According to Abiru, work is also expected to commence this year on Soji Oshodi/Mutairu/Okeme Street, Pedro (Somolu/Bariga); Olulonyo-Ebuwawa Road, Agbede (Ikorodu North); Utuh Street, Akanimodo, Mile 12 (Agboyi Ketu); Ondo Street, Ajegunle (Agboyi-Ketu); Otolu-Ilagbo (Lekki); Rala/Oshokeji Street, Ketu (Epe); GRA 2 Road, Alogba; and Dagbolu Road.
Other projects lined up include Sikiru Musa Road, Ibonwon (Eredo); Ojuemuren Road linking Ita-Oloja/Express Road, Ikorodu North LCDA; and Francis Okon Street linking Ijede Road to Ikorodu/Itoikin Highway. Second phases of Ojokoro Road and Agunfoye are also planned.
