In a move to enhance road safety, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, the Member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, has secured federal approval for the construction of pedestrian bridges at critical points along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The approval was granted by the Honourable Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, following a meeting with the lawmaker in his office on Monday.
Hon. Akande-Sadipe highlighted the urgent need for the bridges in densely populated areas within her constituency to prevent accidents and protect pedestrians. Her advocacy began with a motion on the floor of the House of Representatives, where she identified ten high-priority locations requiring immediate intervention.
These locations include Technical University, Toll Gate, Felele, Soka, Sanyo, Boluwaji, Academy, Eleruku, Muslim, and Semi-Bio up to Ojoo.
Following a detailed review by the Ministry of Works, three locations—Soka, Boluwaji, and Muslim—have been approved for the first phase of the project and are slated for inclusion in the upcoming fiscal budget.
“This initiative is part of my ongoing commitment to safeguard lives, improve road safety, and promote infrastructural development across Oluyole,” Akande-Sadipe stated.
The lawmaker assured constituents of her continued collaboration with the Ministry to ensure the full execution of the approved bridges and to push for the inclusion of the remaining locations in subsequent budget phases.
Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe serves as the Chairperson of the House Committee on Humanitarian Services and represents Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.