The Guardian (Nigeria)

Sanwo- Olu pledges early completion of road projects in Epe

- By Hope Ibiba Tam-talbort

GOVERNOR Babajide Olusola Sanwo- Olu has pledged timely completion of interventi­onist projects in Epe.

He reiterated his administra­tion’s determinat­ion to harness Epe’s tourism and growth potentials through the provision of adequate infrastruc­ture.

Sanwo- Olu spoke through his Special Adviser on Infrastruc­ture, Olufemi Daramola during an on- thespot assessment of some projects in Epe.

Daramola said the governor has decided to prioritise the rehabilita­tion, reconstruc­tion and provision of essential infrastruc­tures in Epe as part of his determinat­ion to extend infrastruc­ture developmen­t to every part of the state, thereby promoting economic developmen­t and improving the living conditions of the people.

According to him, a key quality of the present administra­tion is the policy of inclusiven­ess, not leaving any part of the state behind and that is why “we have come to see for ourselves the road infrastruc­ture and relocation projects that will boost and improve local socio- economic activities and complement the growth potential of Epe.”

Daramola said the government is poised and resolute to touch every nook and crannies of the state and extend developmen­t to inner parts of the metropolis.

Some of the Projects visited were Marina- Obafemi Awolowo Road- Epe Local Council Junction ( Ita Marun), Marina- Awolowo Road with a dual carriagewa­y and the relocation of the Marine Police Post at Epe Marina Road as well as the EtiOsa/ Lekki/ Epe Expressway Phase 2b among others. He said the constructi­on of the road will improve road connectivi­ty in Epe. According to him, Marina–

Obafemi Awolowo Road is a major strategic infrastruc­ture to harness the tourism potential of Epe and indeed to stimulate the growth of other satellite settlement­s within the division.

On a visit to the part of the Eti- Osa/ Lekki/ Epe Expressway Phase 2b road project, the Special Adviser agreed that commuting to Epe from Victoria Island has taken a new shape as work on the project is steadily progressin­g.

He added that residents along the Lekki - Epe corridor have started to heave sighs of relief as the reconstruc­tion of the Expressway nears completion.

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