By Aderonke Ojediran

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Wednesday, inaugurated two key link roads in different parts of the state.

The roads are Dopemu Road in Agege, now renamed Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road, and the newly reconstructed Abaranje Road in Igando/Ikotun LCDA.

Addressing community leaders, officials, and residents, Sanwo-Olu described the roads as transformative interventions for the affected communities.

He said the projects were designed to ease traffic congestion, reduce flooding, and stimulate economic activity in the surrounding areas.

“This is more than just a road project; it is a life-changing development for residents and businesses,” the governor said.

He added that the reconstruction showed his administration’s strong commitment to inclusive and equitable development across the state.

“We are deliberately targeting neglected but strategic corridors to improve mobility and reduce travel time for all Lagosians,” he stated.

Sanwo-Olu noted the infrastructure would boost property values and attract commercial activities to the area.

He gave assurances that other bad roads, including Ikotun Roundabout, Akesan, and Ijedodo, would be fixed soon.

The governor urged residents to take joint responsibility for public infrastructure and guard against acts of vandalism.

“Infrastructure is a shared resource. Sustainability depends on how well we preserve and maintain it,” Sanwo-Olu said.

Also speaking, Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, highlighted Abaranje Road’s strategic importance in the state’s development.

He noted that Abaranje Road was once narrow, flood-prone, and filled with failed portions, but has now been fully transformed.

“It is now a dual carriageway with proper drainage, pedestrian walkways, solar-powered lights, and interlocking pavement,” Daramola said.

He described the project as proof of the administration’s resolve to bridge infrastructure gaps and ease daily challenges for residents.

The 3.86-kilometre Abaranje Road connects many Alimosho communities and strengthens Lagos State’s expanding road network.

The upgraded Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road in Agege links Akowonjo Road, Old Ipaja Road, and the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.

It forms a vital connection between Agege and Alimosho Local Government Areas, improving access and traffic flow.

A commuter, Bidemi Iyiola, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the roads had transformed the community’s transport experience.

“This road was terrible, especially during the rains, but now it is smooth, well-lit, and safer. It’s a big relief,” she said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Esenvosa Izah/Kamal Tayo Oropo