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Reps to FG : Construct pedestrian bridges along Lagos-Ibadan expressway 

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Reps to FG : Construct pedestrian bridges along Lagos-Ibadan expressway 

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, called on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency construct pedestrian bridges at strategic locations on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The resolution followed a motion moved during plenary by the member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe.
She moved the motion in response to the critical safety concerns posed by the absence of pedestrian bridges along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Hon. Akande-Sadipe.
Akande-Sadipe in the motion urged the Federal Ministry of Works to prioritize the construction of pedestrian bridges in strategic locations along this vital route.
The motion highlighted the unprecedented growth of Ibadan, Oyo State, which is now the third-largest city globally according to the United Nations data.
According to her, “The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, traversing highly populated sections of the city, has become an essential corridor for daily activities.
“However, the absence of pedestrian bridges has undervalued the safety of both pedestrians and drivers. Alarming rates of fatal accidents are recorded daily as people attempt to cross the highway to access schools, homes, workplaces, and markets”.
While expressing deep concern, Hon. Akande-Sadipe emphasized that despite ongoing advocacy and the safety implications involved, pedestrian bridges have been neglected during the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway and has sadly transformed into what she termed a ‘death trap.’
The motion recognized the importance of constructing pedestrian bridges at specific locations that include the Technical University, Toll Gate in Ibadan, Félele, Sóka, Sanyo, Bólúwaji, Academy, Eléruku, and several others along the expressway.
Akande-Sadipe said these bridges are crucial to saving lives, reducing the sufferings of commuters, especially school children and maintaining the economic viability of the highly populated areas.
In the light of this, Hon. Akande-Sadipe, then called on the Federal Ministry of Works to allocate funds for the construction of the pedestrian bridges in the mentioned locations in the 2024 budget estimates.
She also urged the Committees on Works and Appropriation to ensure strict compliance with this imperative safety measure.
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