Infrastructure Projects in Lagos Surpasses N1 Trillion, Governor Fashola Says

The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has said that infrastructure projects in Lagos, have surpassed the one trillion naira mark. He made this known at the weekend, citing completed, ongoing and expected projects in Lagos State. He said, “All the projects cost over N1 trillion and we do not have enough funds for now. The projects are at the various stages of completion; the challenge before us is funds. We hope to deliver the projects before the end of the life of this administration. “On the light rail project alone which has gulped billions of naira, 98 pillars that will carry the train will be constructed between National Theatre and Marina on the Island. It will be completed in phases; Mile 2 to National Theatre will be ready this year.” The projects include the blue line intra-city rail system, roads, houses, jetties, water works, dredging of river and water channels, courts and classrooms. The Governor also said that his administration has awarded the second phase of the project, including the rail and the 10-lane road expansion from Mile Two to Okokomaiko, to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).