By Bisola Adeyemo
To improve the transport infrastructure and movement across Lagos, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sonwo -Olu has announced the foundation for the proposed Fourth Mainland Bridge which would be laid before the end of the year 2021.
According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this disclosure was made during the 16th Executive/Legislative Parley, with the theme: ”A Consensus Agenda for Rebuilding Lagos”, organized by the Office of Civic Engagement.
The governor pointed that the promise to construct the Fourth Mainland Bridge is not a political one.
”We did not politically promise Fourth Mainland Bridge but we are going to do Fourth Mainland Bridge.
”With your prayers and by the grace of Almighty God, we shall turn the sod and lay the foundation for the building and construction of that Fourth Mainland Bridge before the end of this year.
”We are on course and I am sure that the 37km ring road is on track, which will change the face of transportation and movement in Lagos,” the governor said.
The governor also disclosed that his administration will ensure completing the Blue Line and Red Line rail projects which were started several years back, saying the project will be completed and trains will move on the two rail lines before the end of his administration.
“It is a commitment that we have given to Lagosians and it is a commitment that we will see will come to fruition because we have finished the financial closure and we are excited about that project.’’
Speaking also at the event, the Special Adviser, Office Of Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, said that the executive and legislature would discuss extensively the theme of the retreat, “A Consensus Agenda for Rebuilding Lagos”.
While saying that the discussion in the next 48 hours would help to fast track the rebuilding of the state, Adebowale said that they would delve deeply into issues such as Youth Leadership Role, Grassroots Development: a catalyst for growth, and Role of Social Media in Nation Building, among others.
Other politicians and personalities present at the event included Senator Adeola Solomon (Yayi), a House of Representatives member, James Faleke, members of Governor Advisory Council, members of the state House of Assembly, traditional rulers, and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress.
