Lagos committed to improved living conditions – Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said his administration is committed to improving the conditions of living in the state.

The governor stated this while unveiling the newly-built Mushin Red Line flyover on Saturday, declaring it was toll-free.

“We’re keeping all our promises. We’re ensuring that the Greater Lagos we promised comes alive; you can see it, the benefit is to our citizens. This is not a toll bridge,” he said.

“This is not a bridge in which you need to pay anything. This is public good in action by the government. This is public funds being put together by the government, and it enhances and improves the total quality of life for our citizens,” the governor added.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Mushin flyover is the last of the five overpasses built along the Red Line corridor.

According to the governor, the economic value of the Mushin and Onipanu area will experience a major turnaround with the inauguration of the rail infrastructure.

The project, undertaken by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, has brought traffic relief to motorists and commuters connecting Agege Motor Road from Onipanu.

“The Mushin overpass is strategically important for ease of movement and connectivity within Mushin and Onipanu communities, opening new routes to Agege Motor Road, Post Office Road, and Ogunmokun axis.

“This infrastructure has brought not only traffic improvement but also huge economic value to the area. With this new infrastructure, we have ensured there is minimal disruption on the Red Line corridor.

“For us, we have kept our promise to the citizens and made their lives better. The quality of infrastructure we have provided is about making the lives of our citizens better, improving their means of livelihood and quality of life,” Sanwo-Olu said.

The governor said though houses were affected during the demolition of structures to give way for the bridge, all affected persons were duly compensated.

“We compensated everyone, that’s why there’s no disagreement whatsoever, and we are glad that everyone is thriving,” the governor said.