To ease vehicular movement between the mainland and the island parts of Lagos, the state government on Friday announced the completion of the lighting on Third Mainland Bridge, the longest in West Africa.
Stretching all the way from the Ojodu Berger end of the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway right to the end of the 11.8 km bridge, the completed project is expected to reduce accidents and crime during the night and also improve round-the-clock economic activities.
The feat is in line with efforts by the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration to ensure that every part of Lagos is illuminated under a statewide project tagged “Operation Light up Lagos.”
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the Third Mainland Bridge is considered an important segment of the road network in the state, hence such an important intervention.
“The economy of Lagos has gone beyond the day-driven transactions, as such, the night economy component should be fully developed.
“Every businessman wants to invest in a safe and secure environment. Once an investor is assured that the operating environment is safe and secure; the assurance of more investment is guaranteed,” the statement read.
Speaking further, Ayorinde said the move will encourage partnerships between the state and the Federal Government, thereby impacting positively on the economy.
The Ikorodu to Lagos Island, Ikeja, Oshodi, Victoria Island and Ikoyi, Eko Bridge, are some other major parts of the state that have been touched under the project.
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