Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lauded the timely delivery and quality construction of the recently inaugurated Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line Overpass Bridge at Oyingbo axis by indigenous construction firm Step Development Ltd.
The Oyingbo Overpass facility, which was inaugurated by Sanwo-Olu and Ekiti State Governor, Mr Abiodun Oyebanji, has become useful in connecting Lagos Island and the mainland, spanning Murtala Mohammed Way in Ebute Metta and permeating traffic flow into two distinct arterial roads, Iddo and Costain.
During the unveiling of the T-shaped fly-over bridge, stretching over 7.7 metres, the Lagos State governor also expressed his confidence in the capabilities of the indigenous engineering solutions firms, saying they have not disappointed us.”
Sanwo-Olu, who emphasised the positive impact of the project, said: “Thousands and thousands of people were employed during this construction, and knowledge was transferred. I am delighted to note that job opportunities were created. Moreover, they have retained some of these employees even after the bridge’s completion.”
He explained that Oyingbo Overpass is the second of four bridges constructed to ensure the safety of lives and uninterrupted vehicular traffic flow along the Red Line at level crossings, assuring that these overpass bridges would provide a permanent solution to the avoidable fatal accidents often occurring at railway crossings.
In her remark, the Managing Director of Step Development Ltd., Adunola Oseni, appreciated Sanwo-Olu for entrusting the firm with the Oyingbo bypass bridge project, describing it as a significant milestone in Lagos State’s infrastructure development.
She attributed the success of the project to its commitment to promoting local content, utilising domestic technologies and materials, reducing the country’s reliance on expensive international imports, creating job opportunities, and enhancing self-sufficiency in the engineering industry. She added that the firm also provided valuable training opportunities for students and youth corps members. (Tribune)