Following the delivery of Ikoyi network roads ahead of completion time, the Lagos government has awarded four additional roads to construction giants, Julius Berger Plc.

‘’Roll out your bulldozers and caterpillars and begin work for another four roads immediately, Oyinlola/Queens Drive, Macpherson, Cooper Road Extension and deliver within 12 months”, Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, told the construction firm at the commissioning of the roads.

The upgraded and rehabilitated network of roads in the highbrow Ikoyi area of the state, include, the popular Thompson Road I and II, MacDonald/Lateef Jakande and Milverton roads.

Commissioning the roads, the governor expressed gratitude to the firm for the quick completion of the project.

He said: thank you very much Julius Berger for keeping faith with your words. You promised to deliver and keep the vegetation and beautifying trees of Ikoyi while you construct the intricate network of roads, and we all can testify that you have done just that. Indeed, I am happy you have kept the landmark we promised”.

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Flowing from his satisfaction of a job well done in record time, the Governor immediately approved the rehabilitation of four additional roads which he further directed a-12-month completion date.

‘’In fact, from tomorrow, I order you to roll out your caterpillars; roll out your bulldozers and do similar justice to Oyinka Abayomi/Queens Drive, Cooper Road Extension and Macpherson Roads and deliver within 12 months. From the evidence before us today, we know you can do it. Please go and do it.”

Earlier, the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria, Engr. Lars Richter said, noted that the firm delivered the job in record time as a testimonial of what Julius Berger stands for.

According to him, they were partners in progress with the people and government of the state and pledged to sustain the relationship and partnership.

‘’Today, we are commissioning four roads constructed by Julius Berger in less than 11 months. It is a big investment, and the company delivered the best standard. I am proud to state here and now that we see ourselves as partners in the development of Lagos. We look forward to more and stronger relationship with Lagos State Government in the future. We congratulate and thank Lagos State Government for this great achievement.”