• Ambode
The governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday, reassured that he would effectively address the issue of traffic congestion and improve road networks in the state.
Ambode spoke at the commissioning and launch of the Mile 12-Ikorodu Road widening and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) operation.
He stated the projects showed the government’s commitment to the infrastructural renewal and development of the state.
The governor said: “The commissioning is a milestone in public transportation system in the state.
“It is a delivery of world class transport infrastructure that will bring comfort and convenience to commuters, particularly Ikorodu residents.”
As stated by Ambode, the BRT system was initiated as part of strategies to modernise the public transport, like other major city states around.
Also speaking, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and one-time governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, commended Ambode and his predecessor, Babatunde Fashola for being creative, intelligent and turning Lagos into a model city.
Tinubu expressed optimism that Nigeria would succeed beyond people’s imaginations and surmount insurgency.
“We are in the front row now and we will ensure that Nigeria is turned around and succeeds beyond your imagination.
“The major challenge facing this country at the moment is Boko Haram. They must be defeated,” Tinubu stated.