Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday inaugurated two major link roads in different parts of the state.
The roads are Dopemu Road in Agege, now renamed Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road, and the newly reconstructed Abaranje Road in Igando/Ikotun LCDA.
Addressing community leaders, officials, and residents, Sanwo-Olu described the roads as “transformative interventions for the affected communities.”
He said the projects were designed to ease traffic congestion, reduce flooding, and stimulate economic activity in the surrounding areas.
“This is more than just a road project; it is a life-changing development for residents and businesses,” the governor said.
He added that the reconstruction showed his administration’s strong commitment to “inclusive and equitable development across the state.”
“We are deliberately targeting neglected but strategic corridors to improve mobility and reduce travel time for all Lagosians,” he stated.
Sanwo-Olu said the infrastructure would boost property values and attract commercial activities to the areas.
He also assured that other bad roads, including Ikotun Roundabout, Akesan, and Ijedodo, would be fixed soon.
The governor urged residents to protect public infrastructure, saying, “Infrastructure is a shared resource. Sustainability depends on how well we preserve and maintain it.”
Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, noted Abaranje Road’s strategic importance, saying it was once narrow, flood-prone, and filled with failed portions.
“It is now a dual carriageway with proper drainage, pedestrian walkways, solar-powered lights, and interlocking pavement,” Daramola said.
The 3.86-kilometre Abaranje Road connects many Alimosho communities, while the upgraded Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road links Akowonjo Road, Old Ipaja Road, and the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
A commuter, Bidemi Iyiola, said, “This road was terrible, especially during the rains, but now it is smooth, well-lit, and safer. It’s a big relief.”
