Ambode Gives Contractor 3 Months to Complete Ipaja-Ayobo Road

Governor Ambode of Lagos State today( Wednesday) expressed his displeasure at the level of work done on Ipaja-Ayobo Road. He visited the road during an official visit to on-going projects within the state.

The road was contracted out since May 2011 and expected to last for 18 months. This is almost 3 years after the expected completion, work is unfortunately still on-going.

Ambode, who was visibly angry said: ”We have directed the contractor of the project to work day and night and ensure that the project is completed within the next three months.

”In the main time, they will provide palliatives to ease the stress experienced by residents and I plead that you give that maximum cooperation to achieve this.

”Alimosho deserves more than this road because you are the greater part of the state. We will work toward providing a fire station and water works in Alimosho, ”he said.

He also visited other projects within the state.

It is a common thing in Nigeria for contractors to work at slow pace or at abandon the projects after being paid. If the government at all levels can emulate Ambode's attitude of going around and inspecting projects and giving contractors ultimatum, maybe state of Nigerian roads will improve.