The Lagos Mainland Local Government Area has said the reconstruction of the 1.5-kilometre Jebba-Osholake Road in Ebute Metta will tackle decades-long flooding and improve residents’ living conditions.
Speaking during the inauguration on Saturday, the council’s Executive Chairman, Mr Jubril Emilagba, said the project was designed to provide effective drainage and reduce future flooding risks.
The project followed appeals by residents in January for urgent intervention to address persistent flooding that had plagued the community for decades.
Emilagba said heavy rainfall had frequently caused severe waterlogging in the area, disrupting transportation, businesses and everyday activities.
According to him, the reconstruction reflects his administration’s commitment to development and responsive governance.
“Today is not just a celebration of time, but a celebration of tangible results, renewed trust, and meaningful governance driven by service to our people.
“This administration has continued to prioritise the welfare of our people. Within the few months we have spent in office, we have remained intentional and focused,” he said.
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He added that the council would continue working to improve infrastructure and residents’ quality of life across Lagos Mainland.
The chairman also inaugurated the reconstruction of a box culvert at Osholake Street by Glover Street, describing it as another critical intervention.
“The culvert had been in a deteriorated condition for several years, causing serious concerns for residents, motorists, and business owners,” he said.
Emilagba highlighted other completed projects, including the renovation of U.N.A Primary School and the renovation and flood-control works at Kadara Primary School.
He said the administration had also installed solar-powered streetlights in several parts of the council area.
According to him, reconstruction work is ongoing on Oroku Road at Apapa Road, while drainage construction has commenced on Freeman Street by Ibadan Street.
He added that the upgrade of Odaliki Police Post to a police station demonstrated the council’s commitment to improving security.
The chairman said operational vehicles, including Korope buses, had been provided for security agencies and other stakeholders.
He disclosed plans to construct a new council complex, describing it as a legacy project for the administration.
Emilagba also announced that work would begin next month on an ICT centre at Oroku Street and a mini stadium at Oroku Primary School.
He said the administration intended to allow its performance to speak for itself ahead of future elections.
“It is not when elections come that we start approaching people. We will allow our good work to speak for us and encourage support for our party,” he said.
The chairman warned residents against indiscriminate refuse dumping and the spilling of oil into drainage channels by mechanics.
He said offenders would face legal sanctions, stressing that environmental discipline was necessary to sustain the gains of the project.
The Council Manager, Mr Olufemi Ojukutu, said the reconstruction would provide safer and more accessible routes for commuters and businesses.
Ojukutu expressed confidence that the Jebba-Osholake Road project would serve as a model for future urban development initiatives.
The project’s contractor, Alhaji Mukaila Olabisi, said the contract was awarded in August 2025 and completed within the stipulated timeframe.
Olabisi added that his company was handling two other projects that were nearing completion.
Community leaders, traders and artisans who attended the inauguration expressed optimism that the new infrastructure would improve resilience against flooding and rapid urbanisation.
Residents also commended the council chairman for responding to their concerns and taking practical steps towards sustainable development in the area.
(NAN)
