Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, has
restated the commitment of his administration to ensuring that the entire state
was lit up to improve driving at night and the state’s security.
The Governor, who spoke while dedicating the 7-kilometre traffic
light from Jibowu to Maryland, noted that the completion of the projects has
enabled lighting-up programme that spans critical parts of the state from
Marina to Western Avenue through to Agege Motor Road to Oshodi.
He explained that the choice of Ikorodu Road for the light up
was symbolic because of the strategic position, not only for the state but the
country as a whole.
He also reeled out the impact of the light up, stressing that it
will improve the safety of drivers and pedestrians, reduce accidents that are
caused by poor visibility, to keep citizens safe in their vehicles from attacks
of gunmen.
According to him, in 2012 over 40 such streetlight projects were
completed, adding that every road project now has a streetlight component when
rehabilitation, reconstruction or upgrading is undertaken.
He added that the coming on stream of Mile 12 – Ikorodu town
road rehabilitation programme will further extend the state’s effort to Ikorodu
town.
Fashola further reiterated his administration’s commitment to
realising goals of development through the provision of infrastructure.
While welcoming the Governor, Commissioner for Works and
Infrastructure, Femi Hamzat, stated that the project was designed to operate on
the PHCN lines always with support of generators.
He urged the public to continue to support government by taking
ownership of the various projects within their community to ensure its
well-being.
He described the projects as public property requiring that all
ensure its benefits are not cut short.
Source: Daily Independent
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