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Akpabio Inaugurates Three Key Projects in Lagos

Published 9 April 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in inaugurating three major infrastructure projects in Lagos State, highlighting the administration's focus on urban development and service delivery. The events took place in Alausa and Ojota as part of Tinubu's planned two-day working visit to the commercial hub, where he once served as governor from 1999 to 2007.

The flagship project, the 5.04-kilometer Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, connects key areas including Opebi, Mende, Maryland, Allen, and Ojota, aiming to reduce traffic congestion along a vital corridor for commuters between the mainland and commercial districts. Originally envisioned by Tinubu during his governorship in 2002, the bridge was flagged off in 2022 by current Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and includes walkways, bicycle lanes, solar-powered street lighting, embedded service ducts, and a stormwater management system to combat flooding. Sanwo-Olu described it as a forward-looking investment, stating, "We have built not just for today's needs, but with a clear eye on the ever-expanding demands of the future."

The other inaugurations included the five-story Lagos State Geographic...

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