LAGOS, Nigeria ( VOICE OF NAIJA)- Transporters and traders in Lagos State are optimistic about potential relief following the Federal Road Maintenance Agency‘s promise to repair several deteriorating road sections in the state.
During his recent visit to Lagos, FERMA Managing Director Chukwuemeka Agbasi revealed plans for the agency to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State Government to repair deteriorated sections of federal roads.
Agbasi mentioned that FERMA and the Lagos Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) would collaborate to address drainage issues in the Moshalasi area of Agege Motor Road, Mushin.
He emphasized that the condition of Moshalasi road in Mushin had deteriorated due to a blocked drainage system, prompting consideration of an MOU with LAWMA.
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During his working visit to various sites, the FERMA boss assured motorists that solutions would be provided for the roads, which have negatively impacted businesses and transportation.
“We saw the drainage problem in Mushin. We have been able to assess what the problem is, which is primarily blocked drainage. We were also able to offer solutions where we felt that closer collaboration would be needed with the Lagos State Environmental Agency.
“We are looking at having an MoU with them, with clearly defined outcomes on what each party will be responsible for. The MoU will commit the different parties to different tangible outcomes,” Agbasi said.
The MD confirmed that immediate desilting work had commenced on the road to alleviate traffic congestion and improve conditions for road users.
“We have started desilting existing drains to allow the water to flow. Water is the worst enemy for our roads, once the drainage system starts overflowing, obviously, it affects the people. The desilting work is ongoing, and we will continue to do that,” he added.
Agbasi inspected the ongoing renovation work on the Ijora Causeway, a critical route connecting the Apapa port, where vehicular movement and local businesses have been significantly affected.