Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday said that construction work on the 38km Fourth Mainland Bridge — which will be the longest in Africa will commence this year.
He also informed that construction work will start on the Opebi-Mende link bridge, with assurance on completion of some of the other landmark projects of the state in 2022 to make the new year, a season of consolidation.
Speaking at the 2022 Lagos State New Year Thanksgiving Service themed ‘Songs of Thanksgiving’ Governor Sanwo-Olu said the new year will witness remarkable development on various fronts: Infrastructure, Technology, Health and Education, Security, and many more; all of which will translate to significant improvement in the quality of life of all Lagosians.
He said: “This New Year 2022 is a special year for us as an administrator because it will be the final full year of the four-year mandate you gave us in 2019
The bridge that is expected to significantly change the face of transportation and movement in Lagos State, is estimated to gulp $2.5 billion after it was reviewed upward from $2.2 billion.
“By the special Grace of God, the vision of having the largest Rice Mill in sub-Saharan Africa and one of the largest in the world will become a reality this year” noted the Governor who stated that the 37km Red and 27.5km Blue Line Rail projects, 18.75km Eleko to T-Junction in Epe, a section of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and other ongoing iconic projects in the state will be completed this year.
He said his administration is committed to completing ongoing projects, ensuring the rule of law, transforming the state into the a21st-century economy and significantly advancing his government’s journey towards the Greater Lagos of the collective desire of the people.
Also, this year 2022 will witness a milestone achievement in the rail transportation system in our State, as we expect the 37km Red and 27.5km Blue Line Rail projects to commence commercial operations between the last quarter of this year and the first quarter of 2023.
“2022 will also witness, by the special Grace of God, the completion of the ongoing reconstruction work on the 18.75km Eleko to T-Junction in Epe, the 10km Lekki Regional Road, and the section of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway that the Lagos State Government is constructing with the permission of the Federal Government. These are just a handful of the projects that will be completed or advanced this year.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu also enjoined everyone in Lagos State to continue to adhere to and comply strictly with the COVID-19 protocols and guidelines for safety in this 4th wave of pandemic.
“I also encourage all to take their vaccines and booster shots without delay. We have seen first-hand how vaccination has helped minimize the impact of the 4th wave, compared to previous ones,” he added.
Elegushi, who said the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration is embarking on infrastructural developments, urged people to be law-abiding through due diligence by adhering to COVID-19 protocols.
