By Paul Dada
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has apologised for the traffic gridlock caused by the now suspended repair work on the Independence Bridge by Bonny Camp.
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Jubril Gawat, who shared videos of Sanwo-Olu’s visit to the site on X, said the Lagos helmsman arrived there at 9:59 am in company of state government officials.
Gawat wrote: “Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu has apologized to Lagosians over the severe traffic situation yesterday and this morning, on behalf of both State and Federal Governments.
“Mr Governor says the decision to fix the bridge by Messrs Buildwell construction has been on for over 3 years and it was to prevent a disaster waiting to happen.
“Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu says all the alternatives will be cleaned up more than before, More traffic officers and security operatives will be deployed to the roads as it was done during December period.
“Mr Governor also appealed to Lagosians to keep obeying traffic rules and also offices that can work from home, or work online for this period of the work.”
The Federal Government on Wednesday reversed its decision to close to vehicular traffic. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made the announcement in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha.
The Independence Bridge was initially shut down on April 1 for critical maintenance and rehabilitation. And it was expected to remain closed until May.
