In what is targeted at boosting tourism and commerce in the ancient town of Badagry and Lagos in general, the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, opened a network of reconstructed roads in Badagry.
The roads include the reconstructed Aradagun-Mosafejo-Ilado-Imeke, Hospital and Samuel Ekundayo Roads, expected to open up the remote areas and stimulate the tourism sector.
At the commissioning, Sanwo-Olu said the seven networks of roads would ensure the ease of movement and transportation, as well as improve the living standard of the people.
He noted that as a key aspect of inclusive governance, his administration has “continued to provide infrastructure that supports businesses, creates employment, and improves the living conditions of our people.”
“Your steadfast loyalty and trust in our administration have been invaluable pillars in our collective journey towards progress and development.
“It is your belief in our vision and leadership that has empowered us to pursue ambitious projects with confidence. Beyond the electoral process, we commend the continuous understanding, patience, and cooperation shown by the people of Badagry throughout the entire construction period of these road projects,” Sanwo-Olu told the locals.
Sanwo-Olu further noted that to demonstrate and deepen the administration’s commitment to infrastructure development across Lagos, his government has “strategically focused on harnessing the immense tourism and economic growth potential that Badagry uniquely offers.
“Recognising Badagry’s rich cultural heritage, strategic location, and natural attractions, we have prioritised the provision of adequate, modern infrastructure that not only supports tourism but also stimulates broader socio-economic development in the region.”
This approach, the governor said, “Aligns with our broader vision of inclusive growth, where no community or area is overlooked or left behind. At the core of our policy of inclusiveness is a steadfast determination to extend development far beyond the central urban areas—to the inner parts and less accessible corners of the metropolis—ensuring that every neighbourhood, every street, and every village across the State benefits from the fruits of progress.”
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to reaching every nook and cranny of the state, whether through roads, drainage systems, or other essential amenities.
“Our resolve to achieve this mission is unwavering, as we believe that true and sustainable development can only be realised when it is truly inclusive and touches the lives of all residents,” he noted.
Also, Olufemi Daramola, the special adviser, Office of Infrastructure, said that apart from easing traffic, the roads play a vital role in improving community interconnectivity in line with the state’s intermodal transportation vision.
“Apart from easing traffic, it plays a vital role in improving community interconnectivity in line with the State’s intermodal transportation vision. Prior to this intervention, the road was flooded, overgrown with grasses and was completely impassable.”
