Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has finally declared a state of emergency on various dilapidated highways in Lagos.
His spokesman, Gboyega Akosile, in a statement, noted that Sanwo-Olu ordered the commencement of major construction work on the identified highways considered critical to reduce traffic congestion bringing pain to road users.
The Governor said all the eight engineering firms had been given the mandate to immediately mobilise their equipment on sites and commence major construction works on the identified roads.
Sanwo-Olu disclosed that Lagos Public Works Corporation would be carrying out repairs of 116 inner roads across the State.