Residents around Oshodi-Apapa expressway speak on what government should do

– This is one of the good times Lagos state will maintain its status as the best state in the federation

– The ever busy Oshodi-Apapa expressway is being repaired after being left unattended to for a very long time

– The repair work of the road has helped improved the economy of the area

– It is also a big relief for Lagos residents and commuters who ply the road

Completed section of Oshodi-Apapa expressway. The road is a federal government road

For a long time, citizens and commuters using the Oshodi-Apapa expressway have been passing through hell, prior to the inspection of the road by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state of recent.

The Lagos state governor said he was not happy with how dilapidated a large portion of the road was, due to neglect by the federal government.

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Governor Ambode who visited the road, while returning from an official duty, directed the officials of the ministry of works to urgently return to work, while adding that a quick and temporary solution was put in place to reduce the hardship of commuters, who have complained about the poor condition of the Oshodi-Apapa expressway through different media.

One Akeem Abolarinwa, who lives around the area was the first to speak to newsmen about the recent reconstruction work. He stated: “We are very happy with the repair of this road. This road has been in very deplorable state for long and we have been enduring untold hardship as a result of the sad development.

“I remember very well just about five weeks ago when Governor Ambode passed through this area and saw the deplorable state of the road. He came down from his vehicle and inspected it and promised us that work would start on it. Here we are today enjoying the good road. Our businesses have witnessed quantum boost since the completion of the repair work and I just want to pray that God will continue to grant Governor Ambode wisdom and strength to lead the state.”

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On the part of one Alhaji Sani Wasiu, who sells home and office furniture, who praised Governor Ambode for keeping to his promises just within three days after inspecting the road.

Wasiu said: “This is a good development. In fact, I don’t know how to appreciate the Governor. He made a promise and fulfilled it. This road was repaired in less than five weeks and this has never happened before and it is a big surprise to every one of us in this area.

“When the governor said repair work would commence on the road immediately, we thought it was a joke and just after three days that he visited the road, we saw massive mobilization of Julius Berger to the road and they commenced work immediately.

“Everything has changed since the repair of the road. Even security has improved in this area and we now have more people coming to patronise us. I just want to give kudos to him.”

Ronke Onaopepo who spoke last, said: “We have had instances of containerized trucks falling off the road and causing traffic gridlock for hours due to the deplorable state of the road. But now, that is a thing of the past and our story has changed for the good all thanks to a compassionate governor in charge of Lagos state.”

About five days ago, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, businessman turned politician said Anambra state is his own best state in the country. But with the reconstruction of the Oshodi-Apapa expressway, this might not be so.

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