By Seun Adams
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, on Tuesday was excited on inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan Express road which he said is over 98% completion, even as he said that the road will soon be commissioned.
After inspecting the road, he said: “We are excited with the speed of work, the problem of interchange in Ogun State will be resolved so that we can finish the issue of compensation.”
While speaking with the contractor he said: “In our subsequent work, we shall work on concrete road, and if you have any problem let us know so that we can support you.”
Director South West Engr. Adedamola Kuti, earlier, in a remark said the main carriage way of section 1 Lagos-Ibadan expressway will be completed in September while the Lagos in-bound is completed .
The West Region Manager of Julius Berger Thomas Christol in charge of the contraction of Section 1, added that the last kilometre shall be completed next week.
At the construction of Eleko – Dangote Refinery concrete pavement road by Dangote Company under the Tax Credit Scheme, the service lane being proposed would be taken to Federal Executive Council for approval.
Umahi, said “Solar Light should be incorporated and has to be tolled “
He said by tolling the road and handing it over to private sector to manage, the lighting and security will be managed from the revenue from tolling along side the maintenance of the road thereby generating revenue .
In his words “this initiative is good and will add positively to our economy , Mr. President is committed to this facility.
