Gov. Ambode plans to transform Ebute-Meta to tourist haven

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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.