By JKNewsMedia
RESIDENTS POURED into the streets in a spontaneous outburst of celebration as major infrastructure upgrades were unveiled across Lagos’ most populous constituency.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, flanked by his deputy Dr Obafemi Hamzat and members of the State Executive Council, commissioned two major road projects, Abaranje Road in Igando-Ikotun LCDA and Dopemu Road in Agege Local Government Area—marking a significant stride in traffic decongestion and urban connectivity.
The newly upgraded 3.86-kilometre Abaranje Road, a crucial artery long plagued by erosion and narrow lanes, now features dual carriageways, reinforced concrete interlocks, solar-powered streetlights, and pedestrian walkways.
The 20-month reconstruction effort ends years of hardship for residents who battled impassable stretches and chronic flooding during the rainy season.
Dopemu Road, now renamed Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road, was also commissioned. Stretching 1.8 kilometres, the route has been transformed into a robust urban link designed to accommodate growing vehicular volume in the Agege axis.
Sanwo-Olu described both projects as “strategic investments” that go beyond physical infrastructure to revive livelihoods lost to years of neglect. He emphasised that these upgrades form part of his administration’s larger vision to overhaul Lagos’ transport grid and enhance residents’ quality of life.
Abaranje Road, once a patchwork of failed sections and life-threatening potholes, had become nearly impassable as population density in the area surged. The Governor said the transformation of the road into a dualised thoroughfare signifies a milestone in his government’s urban renewal push, reinforcing efforts to deliver enduring infrastructure.
“These are not mere road projects,” Sanwo-Olu said. “They are critical interventions aimed at restoring economic life, improving mobility and connecting communities. With this reconstruction, we are not only fixing roads but enabling futures.”
Alimosho, often burdened by traffic paralysis, has seen a wave of such interventions. The Governor highlighted the area’s significance to his administration’s infrastructure drive, promising continued investment. He led his cabinet to inspect Ikotun Roundabout, a known traffic bottleneck. He proposed the construction of a flyover to address daily congestion, noting that government engineers had completed extensive assessments on the project’s feasibility and community impact.
“This is a complex intersection with overlapping issues of vehicular traffic and informal street trading,” Sanwo-Olu explained. “We are ready to act decisively, and this flyover is part of the next phase of solutions for Alimosho.”
Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, underscored the long-term significance of the road upgrades, saying they would ease congestion, shorten travel time and offer safer passage for commuters. He affirmed the government’s resolve to bridge infrastructure deficits across Lagos, ensuring inclusive development.
Onikotun of Ikotun, Oba Azeez Gbadabiu Asiwaju, expressed gratitude on behalf of the community. He commended the Governor’s responsiveness to residents’ appeals, saying the revitalised Abaranje Road would open up previously inaccessible parts of the district and energise local commerce.
Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continuous development across all divisions of the state, insisting that no community would be left behind.
