By The Lagos State Government under the leadership of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode have concluded plans to construct a City mall, a mini stadium, a government chalet and development of some major roads in Ikorodu Local Government in the build up of Lagos @ 50 ceremony.
This disclosure was made by Lagos State House of Assembly Majority Leader, Hon Sanai Agunbiade during a meeting with the Ayangburen of Ikorodu.
The Ikorodu Constituency 1 lawmaker disclosed the immediate plans of the Ambode administration to construct social amenities to uplift the division of the State which he said was well welcomed.
Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Sanai Agunbiade, said the people of Ikorodu division are elated that the Governor did not exclude them from the celebration. He added that beyond the good news of boat regatta and other activities holding in Ikorodu, the Governor has also reassured the people of his readiness to develop the division.
“The Government of Lagos State has put machineries in place to commence the construction of Owutu/Ishawo/Arepo road as well as Igbe/Ginti road soon and a stakeholders forum regarding that will hold later this month. The governor has given approval for a Government Chalet to be built in a lagoon front site in Ikorodu division.
“Construction of a City mall has been approved to be built in Ikorodu division and the site is already approved by the governor. Ikorodu Local Government is positioned to get a new secretariat very soon. The government is committed to the eight lane road from Sabo- Ikorodu to Itokin, to align with the road construction on Epe itokin axis.
Reacting to the good news, the paramount ruler of Ikorodu Division, Oba Kabiru Shotobi Ayangbure of Ikorodu, , commended Governor Ambode for taking the initiative to celebrate the anniversary in all the five divisions of the state.
He said, “We are happy. I am personally proud of the Governor. He has shown that he cares for all the people of Lagos. He is interested in the development of all the divisions. This is why he has ensured that the ongoing 50th anniversary of the state is not only being celebrated in Alausa. With the Boat regatta and other activities taking place all over the state, Ambode has ensured an all encompassing celebration,” the Ayangbure said.
Hon Agunbiade also stated that the land for the divisional stadium to be constructed for the region has already approved and resident in the main campus of the State Polytechnic located in the area.
“Construction of Divisional stadium for Ikorodu within the vast parcel of land at Lagos State Polytechnic is to commence very soon. Industrial park is now approved for Imota, in addition to the Regional Commodity market already approved for location and construction in the area. Kudos to Hon. N.S Solaja and Prince Rotimi Ogunleye,” he said
