Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode has urged contractors handling the 114 road projects in the state to speed up work or be sanctioned.
Governor Ambode was represented by his Deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, who made this known at the inauguration of one the roads in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area of the state.
Ambode said that the government planned to inaugurate all the 113 roads between September 19 and September 24, and commended the company, DC-Engineering Ltd., which handled the Jimoh St., project for completing the road within the stipulated six months.
He said, “We have chosen to inaugurate the road here to appreciate the diligence and seriousness of the contractor for being the first to complete the project within the stipulated six months.
“I congratulate the contractor for this exemplary feat while I urge others to emulate the good example or face sanction.”
Ambode said that the ongoing road projects had added 56.1 km, and 112 km of walkways and covered drains to the state’s total road network.
“At a time the national economy is facing challenges, our administration injected N19 billion to the economy of our state, stimulated employment and engaged the business sector.
“As we hand over this roads to the communities, I urge residents to guard jealously the infrastructure provided by the government.”
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via: INFORMATION NIGERIA
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