Gov. Ambode moves to transform Ebute-Meta to tourist haven
Read the press statement below...
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi
Ambode on Monday unveiled plans to
transform Ebute-Meta into a tourist haven
by establishing a recreation park on the
stretch of land overlooking the lagoon,
adjacent to the Adekunle axis of the Third
Mainland Bridge. The Governor, who said
this during the commissioning of Ipaja-
Ayobo and Ikotun-Ejigbo Roads as well as
an inspection tour of on-going projects
across the State, lamented the state of the
piece of land which he described as an
eye sore from the bridge.
He, therefore, gave the auto mechanics under
the bridge seven days ultimatum to vacate the
site and remove all abandoned vehicles for
the development project to commence in
earnest.
He said all things being equal, the project
would be completed before the end of May in
2016 when Lagos State would be 50 years-
old.
Governor Ambode, who expressed
dissatisfaction about the refusal of the
mechanics to vacate the site despite repeated
notice, said it was important for them to
appreciate that the land was needed for
overall public interest of the State.
He also ordered traders in the area to move to
the special site prepared for them in Agbowa
by January 2016.
While at Ipaja where he inspected the just-
completed Ipaja-Ayobo Road, Governor
Ambode promised to commence construction
works on Ishefun-Ayetoro Road, just as he
assured residents that Alimosho would soon
become the new Victoria Island.
He said: "Three months ago, you will all recall
that we came to this particular road and we
promised the people of Mosan-Okunola that
we will deliver the Ipaja -Ayobo Road before
Christmas, and it is on the strength of that
promise that we are here today. Thank God,
we have seen to the completion of this road;
it has street lights beginning from Ipaja
Round About to the end."
"As much as we have kept our promise and
delivered even before the projected day, the
residents should also maintain good use of
this road and cooperate with the government
as we extend development to this
neighbourhood. I just want to assure the
people of Alimosho axis that this government
is right behind you and we would do
everything possible to turn Alimosho to
Victoria Island," Governor Ambode said.
The Governor also formally commissioned the
Ejigbo Road and assured residents that street
light would be installed on the road from
Ikotun Roundabout to the Isolo Campus of
Lagos Polytechnic within three months.
The Governor also inspected the on-going
construction work in the popular Brown Street
in Oshodi where he was briefed by Mr Baha,
the project Manager for Lobrics Construction
Company.
The Governor said that the project which
commenced about six weeks ago, is now over
40 percent completed, just as he expressed
optimism that the residents in the area would
enjoy the benefits of the new road when
completed.
After being briefed by the Chairman of
Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Adeola
Olajobi Dawood on the challenges of the
adjourning Igbehinadun and Inasa Streets, the
Governor ordered the Public Works
Corporation to rehabilitate both streets within
the next seven days.
While charging the contractor to ensure the
completion of Brown Street by the end of
February 2016, the Governor also urged the
residents to continue to cooperate with the
contractor so as to deliver the projects within
the stipulated time frame.
At the Oshodi Resettlement Market, Governor
Ambode also ordered the Public Works
Corporation to resurface the car park in the
market in preparation for the reopening of the
market.
Governor Ambode also advised the developer
of the market to consider a rent-to-own
modality for acquisition of the shops, saying
that a monthly payment plan would prevent
the shops from being hijacked by
businessmen.
SIGNED
HABIB ARUNA
CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY
DECEMBER 21, 2015
Read the press statement below...
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi
Ambode on Monday unveiled plans to
transform Ebute-Meta into a tourist haven
by establishing a recreation park on the
stretch of land overlooking the lagoon,
adjacent to the Adekunle axis of the Third
Mainland Bridge. The Governor, who said
this during the commissioning of Ipaja-
Ayobo and Ikotun-Ejigbo Roads as well as
an inspection tour of on-going projects
across the State, lamented the state of the
piece of land which he described as an
eye sore from the bridge.
He, therefore, gave the auto mechanics under
the bridge seven days ultimatum to vacate the
site and remove all abandoned vehicles for
the development project to commence in
earnest.
He said all things being equal, the project
would be completed before the end of May in
2016 when Lagos State would be 50 years-
old.
Governor Ambode, who expressed
dissatisfaction about the refusal of the
mechanics to vacate the site despite repeated
notice, said it was important for them to
appreciate that the land was needed for
overall public interest of the State.
He also ordered traders in the area to move to
the special site prepared for them in Agbowa
by January 2016.
While at Ipaja where he inspected the just-
completed Ipaja-Ayobo Road, Governor
Ambode promised to commence construction
works on Ishefun-Ayetoro Road, just as he
assured residents that Alimosho would soon
become the new Victoria Island.
He said: "Three months ago, you will all recall
that we came to this particular road and we
promised the people of Mosan-Okunola that
we will deliver the Ipaja -Ayobo Road before
Christmas, and it is on the strength of that
promise that we are here today. Thank God,
we have seen to the completion of this road;
it has street lights beginning from Ipaja
Round About to the end."
"As much as we have kept our promise and
delivered even before the projected day, the
residents should also maintain good use of
this road and cooperate with the government
as we extend development to this
neighbourhood. I just want to assure the
people of Alimosho axis that this government
is right behind you and we would do
everything possible to turn Alimosho to
Victoria Island," Governor Ambode said.
The Governor also formally commissioned the
Ejigbo Road and assured residents that street
light would be installed on the road from
Ikotun Roundabout to the Isolo Campus of
Lagos Polytechnic within three months.
The Governor also inspected the on-going
construction work in the popular Brown Street
in Oshodi where he was briefed by Mr Baha,
the project Manager for Lobrics Construction
Company.
The Governor said that the project which
commenced about six weeks ago, is now over
40 percent completed, just as he expressed
optimism that the residents in the area would
enjoy the benefits of the new road when
completed.
After being briefed by the Chairman of
Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Adeola
Olajobi Dawood on the challenges of the
adjourning Igbehinadun and Inasa Streets, the
Governor ordered the Public Works
Corporation to rehabilitate both streets within
the next seven days.
While charging the contractor to ensure the
completion of Brown Street by the end of
February 2016, the Governor also urged the
residents to continue to cooperate with the
contractor so as to deliver the projects within
the stipulated time frame.
At the Oshodi Resettlement Market, Governor
Ambode also ordered the Public Works
Corporation to resurface the car park in the
market in preparation for the reopening of the
market.
Governor Ambode also advised the developer
of the market to consider a rent-to-own
modality for acquisition of the shops, saying
that a monthly payment plan would prevent
the shops from being hijacked by
businessmen.
SIGNED
HABIB ARUNA
CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY
DECEMBER 21, 2015
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