The Federal Government has launched emergency repairs on the crucial 7 km stretch of the Lagos-Sango-Otta-Abeokuta road, which has suffered from significant neglect over the years. This development, announced on Wednesday by Uchenna Orji, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Works, underscores the government’s dedication to tackling urgent infrastructure challenges affecting commuters.

In his statement, Orji highlighted the long-standing issues plaguing the road. “The road has been bad for some time, and the Federal Ministry of Works is bringing relief to the dilapidated sections in conjunction with the concessionaire,” he remarked.

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The repair efforts are part of the ‘Operation Free Our Roads’ initiative, aimed at improving the overall condition of federal roadways across Nigeria. Orji affirmed, “The Federal Ministry of Works, under the leadership of His Excellency, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi CON, is committed to providing relief to motorists and commuters on all the federal roads nationwide.”

Frustration has been mounting among motorists and residents due to the road’s poor condition, which has resulted in longer travel times and safety concerns. “With these emergency repairs underway, the government aims to restore smooth transit for the thousands who rely on this vital route daily,” he added.