Council chief inaugurates roads, pledges quality infrastructure
Chair of Ikeja Local Government Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Mojeed Balogun, has restated his administration’s commitment to deliver quality infrastructure in Ikeja.
The chairman spoke yesterday when he inaugurated two roads with improved drainage at Alausa. They are Makinde Street, and Odewale Street.
He said the roads will ease movement of vehicles, improve interconnectivity and enhance the drainage network.
Balogun noted the roads will bring about socio-economic growth and development, improve lives, and impact positively on the state’s GDP.
He said: “The roads and drainage systems will reduce traffic congestion and commute times. It will enhance safety and security, improve aesthetics, and increase property value. More importantly, the completion is expected to further boost business turnover, contributing to GDP.
“This achievement would not have been possible without your support and commitment. We have devoted time, energy, and resources to implementing strategies for a better Ikeja, and it is gratifying to see these efforts yielding results.
“The mandate the people has given me inspire my commitment to transform our vision of a greater Ikeja. As we consolidate this mandate, we assure you that we will build a community that is safe, prosperous, and economically vibrant, providing an environment for inclusive growth.”
He urged residents to view the project as theirs, noting that the Community Development Association as direct beneficiaries of its positive impact should be committed to responsible use of the roads.
The chairman later organised a fitness walk, from Oregun to Ikeja, a six-kilometre distance.
The LCDA chairman thanked dignitaries present, including Baale of Alausa, Alhaji Mufutau Badmus; APC leader, Rev Sunday Makinde; Council Manager, Mrs Taiwo Odubeko, and others.
