Senate President Godswill Akpabio has inaugurated the new Open-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge and the Multi-Agency Complex in Alausa, now renamed the Bola Ahmed Administrative Complex, representing President Bola Tinubu during his visit to Lagos State.
The commissioning ceremony, shared via video on X by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s aide, Jubril Gawat, was attended by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Lagos East Senator Tokunbo Abiru, and other dignitaries.
“On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects,” Akpabio said during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The inauguration is part of a two-day working visit by the President to commission six major projects executed by Governor Sanwo-Olu, including: Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, Lagos State Geographic Information Service building, Alausa, Lagos State Multi-Agency Complex, Tolu Schools Complex, Ajegunle, Maracana Stadium, Lagos Food Logistics Hub, Abijo
To facilitate the events, the Lagos State Government announced partial road closures across affected areas. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said closures were necessary for safety and smooth execution of the inaugurations, advising motorists to plan alternative routes.
On Wednesday, April 8, the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge commissioning, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., will affect traffic in the Opebi-Allen, Ikeja, and Ojota corridors. On Thursday, April 9, the Tolu Schools Complex and other events, also between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., will affect traffic in Olodi Apapa and Ajegunle.
The projects reflect ongoing efforts by the Lagos State Government to enhance infrastructure, education, and public service delivery across the state.
