The Chairman, Ejigbo Local Government Development Council Area (LCDA), Alhaji Monsurudeen Bello has reiterated the council’s commitment towards rehabilitation of roads and other infrastructure in the area.
He disclosed this during the inspection of the ongoing reconstruction of Kashimawo Alimi Road.
In a statement issued by the LCDA’s Media Officer, Mr Kunle Oladele, quoted the chairman as saying: “My job is to protect the roads and ensure they last long. If our roads do not last, people will blame it on our administration.
“Therefore, we have to give people what would make them happy for a long time. The council has a standard and it should not be compromised”.
The statement said the ongoing road construction at Kashimawo Alimi already had a complementary well-constructed and completed drainage that extended to Oyibodudu, Prince Babatunde Street and a section of Rainbow Avenue.
“Even while the construction is on, the road is already serving as an alternative route for those moving between Jakande Estate and NNPC bus stop.
“This is to reduce the pressure of traffic congestion being experienced at Jakande Gate.
“Hence, mechanics working at the Mechanic Village (a link road between Kashimawo Alimi and Jakande) have been instructed to make their area accessible to motorists, all through the day, pending the completion of the project.
“Whoever disrupts the peace and sanity or causes any breach of peace would be made to face the consequences,” it said.
It said the council chairman expressed his displeasure over construction of illegal structures along the road under construction.
The chairman ordered marketers and shop owners who had extended their wares beyond the drainage to remove them.
“This is to leave the drain open as it is designed to be. An open drain is easy to clear even before it is filled with refuse, hence, preventing flood on the roads.”
