LAGOS, Nigeria — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the immediate reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads across the state as the government intensifies efforts to address deteriorating infrastructure and improve transportation during the dry season.
Following the directive, the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has stepped up inspections of ongoing road projects to assess progress, enforce quality standards and accelerate construction works on critical routes across the state.
The corporation’s General Manager, Tokunbo Ajanaku, led an inspection team to several roads in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area and other parts of Lagos to evaluate the progress of reconstruction and rehabilitation projects.
In Oshodi-Isolo, the team inspected Godwin Omonuwa Road, Taiwo Street, Salamotu Street, Peter Agah Street and Ibeh Street, where reconstruction works are underway to address infrastructure challenges and improve connectivity for residents and businesses.
Speaking during the inspection, Ajanaku said the completion of the projects would help ease traffic congestion, reduce travel time, improve access to residential and commercial areas and stimulate economic activities in the benefiting communities.
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He described the roads as important links within the Oshodi-Isolo axis, noting that they serve residents, traders, business owners and other road users daily.
According to him, the reconstruction projects are expected to improve mobility, enhance road safety, reduce transportation costs and strengthen commercial activities across the affected communities.
“These roads are important links within the Oshodi-Isolo axis, serving residents, traders, business owners and other road users daily. Their reconstruction will improve mobility, enhance road safety, reduce transportation costs and boost commercial activities,” Ajanaku said.
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Road Works Extend to Other Parts of Lagos
Beyond Oshodi-Isolo, the inspection team also visited Ogunnusi Road in Ojodu Local Council Development Area, Awolowo Way in Ikeja, Lanre Awolokun Road and Idowu Olaitan Street in Shomolu, as well as Idimu-Ikotun Road in Alimosho.
Ajanaku explained that the inspections form part of the corporation’s monitoring and quality assurance measures aimed at ensuring that road projects meet required standards and deliver lasting benefits to residents.
He noted that the corporation had continued to carry out emergency repairs and routine road maintenance during the rainy season, despite persistent rainfall that often disrupted permanent interventions, particularly asphalt laying.
With improved weather conditions providing a more favorable environment for construction, the corporation is now intensifying reconstruction and rehabilitation activities across different parts of the state.
The general manager added that some road maintenance operations had been scheduled for night-time to minimize traffic congestion and reduce disruptions to commercial activities. He said safety measures were also being implemented to protect construction workers and road users during the operations.
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Government Prioritizes Roads Based on Urgency
Addressing concerns over roads that are yet to receive attention, Ajanaku said the corporation prioritizes projects based on the level of deterioration, traffic importance, urgency and available resources.
He maintained that the approach was designed to ensure that the most critical road infrastructure challenges receive attention while available resources are deployed where they are most needed.
The government’s renewed focus on road reconstruction and rehabilitation is expected to support improved transportation, facilitate movement within communities and strengthen access to commercial centres across Lagos State.
Residents Urged to Protect Road Infrastructure
While reaffirming the government’s responsibility to provide and maintain road infrastructure, Ajanaku urged residents, motorists and traders to support the effort by adopting practices that would prolong the lifespan of roads.
He advised residents to keep drainage channels free of refuse, avoid discharging wastewater onto roads and prevent petroleum products from spilling onto asphalt surfaces.
According to him, improper waste disposal, blocked drainage systems and the exposure of asphalt surfaces to harmful substances can contribute to road deterioration and undermine maintenance efforts.
“Our roads are our collective heritage. Government has the responsibility to provide and maintain them, but citizens also have a duty to protect them,” Ajanaku said.
The corporation reiterated the importance of collaboration between the government and residents in preserving public infrastructure, as road reconstruction and rehabilitation works continue across Lagos State.
