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Reps urge FG to build pedestrian bridges on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

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The House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Federal Government to construct pedestrian bridges at strategic locations on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The House moved the resolution at plenary following a motion moved by Representative Tolulope Akande-Sadipe of the All Progressives Congress Party, APC, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency.

In a statement issued by Akande-Sadipe’s Special Assistant on Media, Mr Olamilekan Olusada in Abuja, the lawmaker highlighted the rapid growth of Ibadan which is now the third-largest city globally according to United Nations data.

According to Akande-Sadipe, the motion was a response to critical safety concerns posed by the absence of pedestrian bridges on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while urging the Federal Ministry of Works to prioritize the construction of pedestrian bridges in strategic locations on the expressway.

“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,’’ she said.

Due to absence of pedestrian bridges on the highway, Akande-Sadipe said it has turned into a death trap.

She explained that the motion recognised the importance of constructing pedestrian bridges at specific locations.

The locations, she said, include the Technical University, Toll Gate in Ibadan, Félele, Sóka, Sanyo, Bólúwaji, Academy, Eléruku.

According to Akande-Sadipe, these bridges are crucial to saving lives, reducing the sufferings of commuters, especially school children, and maintaining the economic viability of these highly populated areas.

She urged the Federal Ministry of Works to allocate funds for the construction of pedestrian bridges in the mentioned locations in the 2024 budget estimates.

She urged the House Committee on Works and Appropriation to ensure strict compliance with these imperative safety measures. (NAN)

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