Ambode and the changing face of Alimosho By Olufemi Akanbi Having lived in Alimosho virtually all my life, and I am getting close to 60 years, I must say that the transformation that has taken place in the area in two years of Akinwumi Ambode’s administration is unprecedented. I say this with all sense of responsibility as a man of God and a resident who has directly benefited from the Midas touch of the governor. At the inception of his administration, Ambode promised to run an all-inclusive government where no area is left behind in the scheme of things and, true to his words, the hitherto forgotten Alimosho has been positively affected in many ways and the man at the helm of affairs in the Centre of Excellence is still poised to do more. I recall vividly on January 21, 2016, when the governor embarked on an inspection tour of our area, precisely Ajasa-Command Road which was at that time in a very deplorable state. It was indeed a single lane road that could barely take two vehicles side by side at a time with potholes dotting various segments of the road. On that day, Ambode expressed displeasure at the condition of road and promised that rehabilitation work on the road would commence within two weeks. True to his words, work not only commenced but, today, Ajasa-Command area can boast of a dual-carriage road from Ile-Iwe Junction to Command with drainage system, walkway, street lightening, modern bus-stops and a bridge. This has brought succor to us in terms of free movement and a boom in business activities. At night, our area now has a nickname called by many as Ajasa-London due to the street lights. Concerning Aboru and Abesan, the governor surpassed our expectations by carrying out massive upgrade of the network of roads within the axis. A link bridge was also constructed to ease connectivity. Specifically, the roads that were constructed include Church Street starting from Agbelekale Junction (Off Ekoro Road), Giwa Street, Victor Fagbemi Road, Ogunfayo Road, Ogundare Street, Salami Kazeem, all totaling 5.5km with drainage, walkways and street lights. The road network now eases the pressure on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and also serves as viable alternative for residents and motorists to link Iyana Ipaja, Ipaja, Ayobo, LASU-Iba Expressway, among other areas. Aside the road network, the contractor also constructed a modern Primary Healthcare Centre for the residents as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The icing on the cake was the announcement by Ambode while commissioning the road network and the Aboru-Abesan Link Bridge that his administration would construct dozens roads to link the boundary of Lagos State with Ogun State. Ambode has also delivered a world class flyover tagged Jubilee Bridge in Abule-Egba, which is perhaps the biggest project of the present administration in Alimosho. The bridge was completed in a record time of 13 months to the admiration of residents and commuters. Before the construction of the bridge, commuters having to pass through Abule-Egba to link other parts of Lagos usually spent close to an hour on the average to navigate through the traffic snarl, a journey that should ordinary take five minutes. Aside the business activities in Alimosho axis which have witnessed a surge, the Jubilee Bridge has also greatly improved the aesthetics of the area with traffic signalization, street lights, lay-bys, good terrace with flowers and a water fountain, among others in place. Meanwhile, Ambode has commenced the construction of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane from Abule-Egba to Oshodi, which is actually the first phase of the project, with the second phase starting from Abule-Egba to Sango Toll Gate, the boundary of Lagos and Ogun States. The Lagos helmsman has truly transformed the Alimosho axis and the good thing is that he is not resting on his oars. *Akanbi is resident in Alimosho area of Lagos State The post Ambode and the changing face of Alimosho appeared first on Vanguard News. from Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2t1pFuy via Naijapounds

By Olufemi Akanbi

Having lived in  Alimosho  virtually all my life, and I am getting close to 60 years, I must say that the transformation that has taken place in the area in two years  of Akinwumi Ambode’s administration is unprecedented. I say this with all sense of responsibility as a man of God and a resident who has directly benefited from the Midas touch of the governor.

At the inception of his administration, Ambode promised to run an all-inclusive government where no area is left behind in the scheme of things and, true to his words, the hitherto forgotten Alimosho has been positively affected in many ways and the man at the helm of affairs in the Centre of Excellence is still poised to do more.

I recall vividly on January 21, 2016, when the governor  embarked on an inspection tour of our area, precisely Ajasa-Command Road which was at that time in a  very deplorable state. It was indeed a single lane road that could barely take two vehicles side by side at a time with  potholes dotting various segments of the road.

On that day, Ambode expressed displeasure at the condition of road and promised that  rehabilitation work on the road would commence  within two weeks.

True to his words, work not only commenced but, today, Ajasa-Command area can boast of a dual-carriage road from Ile-Iwe Junction to Command with drainage system, walkway, street lightening, modern bus-stops and a bridge.

This has brought succor to us in terms of free movement and a boom in business activities. At night, our area now has a nickname called by many as Ajasa-London due to the street lights.

Concerning Aboru and Abesan, the governor surpassed our expectations by carrying out massive upgrade of the network of roads within the axis. A link bridge was also constructed to  ease connectivity. Specifically, the roads that were constructed include Church Street starting from Agbelekale Junction (Off Ekoro Road), Giwa Street, Victor Fagbemi Road, Ogunfayo Road, Ogundare Street, Salami Kazeem, all totaling 5.5km with drainage, walkways and street lights.

The road network now eases the pressure on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and also serves as viable alternative for residents and motorists to link Iyana Ipaja, Ipaja, Ayobo, LASU-Iba Expressway, among other areas.

Aside the road network, the contractor also constructed a modern Primary Healthcare Centre for the residents as part of  its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

The icing on the cake was the announcement by Ambode while commissioning the road network and the Aboru-Abesan Link Bridge that his administration would construct  dozens roads to link the boundary of Lagos State with Ogun State.

Ambode has also delivered a world class flyover tagged Jubilee Bridge in Abule-Egba, which is perhaps the biggest project of the present administration in Alimosho. The bridge was completed in a record time of 13 months to the admiration of residents and commuters.

Before the construction of the bridge, commuters having to pass through Abule-Egba to link other parts of Lagos usually spent close to an hour on the average to navigate through the traffic snarl, a journey that should ordinary take five minutes.

Aside the business activities in Alimosho axis which have witnessed a surge, the Jubilee Bridge has also greatly improved the aesthetics of the area with traffic signalization, street lights, lay-bys, good terrace with flowers and a water fountain, among others in place.

Meanwhile, Ambode has commenced the construction of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane from Abule-Egba to Oshodi, which is actually the first phase of the project, with the second phase starting from Abule-Egba to Sango Toll Gate, the boundary of Lagos and Ogun States.

The Lagos helmsman has truly transformed the Alimosho axis and the good thing is that he is not resting on his oars.

 

*Akanbi is resident in Alimosho area of Lagos State

 

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