Ahead of the Yuletide season, the Federal government has assured motorists plying the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode axis of the Sagamu-Benin expressway that palliative work would soon commence on the failed portions of the road.
The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, spoke on Tuesday after inspecting the failed portion of the road at Sagamu.
Umahi acknowledged that the deplorable condition of the road has caused untold hardship to motorists.
He stated that he came to inspect the road and see what immediate measures could be taken to bring relief, assuring that the road would be fixed it before the end of the year.
The minister, who was conducted around the failed portions by Ogun State governor Dapo Abiodun, said that he was directed by President Bola Tinubu to do everything necessary to ameliorate people’s suffering on the road.
“I am directed by Mr. President, sequel to our meeting with him, that I should come and do all that is necessary on this road so that the suffering of our people can come to an end.
“The governor has shown me the terrible three spots. Governance is all about the people, and that is what Mr. President is committed to doing.
” For this one, I am here with the Lagos and Ogun Controllers of Works. We have constituted an action committee to liaise with your own team, the Commissioner for Works, Environment, and Transport.
” I want to assure you that by the directive of the President, latest by Monday, you will see action,” he said.
The minister disclosed that solar lights would be installed after fixing the failed portions.
Earlier, Abiodun narrated the numerous complaints he received from motorists about the deplorable condition of the road and the efforts of his administration to carry out palliative measures.
He commended Tinubu for being a listening leader who cares about the welfare of his people.