The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, in collaboration with relevant agencies and stakeholders, to allocate adequate resources, including funding and manpower, for the repair, reconstruction and comprehensive rehabilitation of the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.
The House urged that it be included in the 2024 budget estimates.
It mandated the Committee on FERMA to carry out rehabilitation on the failed portion of the road.
It also mandated the Committee on Legislative Compliance to ensure implementation.
These resolutions followed the adoption of a motion titled, “Need to Address the Deplorable State of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway from Abule Egba to Sango”, moved by Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo.
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The House noted that the current condition of the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway poses severe safety hazards for road users, due to potholes, uneven surfaces and inadequate road markings, which have contributed to accidents and loss of lives.
It also noted that the deplorable state of the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway from Abule Egba to Sango has become a death trap for motorists and commuters.
The House said a swift repair is crucial to restore normalcy, enhance economic opportunities, and improve the quality of life for residents.
The House was also concerned that the deplorable state of the road had resulted in severe traffic congestion, causing delays and disruptions in the movement of goods and people.