President Bola Tinubu will pay a two-day official visit to Lagos state on Wednesday and Thursday, where he is expected to commission numerous projects completed by the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Announcing this at a press briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Center Alausa, Ikeja, Monday, was the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho.
He said the state was ready to welcome Mr. President, as the state looked forward to showcasing the strides it had made. He reaffirmed the state’s commitment to excellence in governance and service delivery.
He stated that the visit is not only significant for Lagos state but also for the entire nation, as it underscores the continued commitment of government at all levels to infrastructural development, economic growth and improved quality of life of the citizens.
Omotosho said President Tinubu is expected to inaugurate key infrastructure projects executed by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu/ Obafemi Hamzat administration and the projects reflect the state government’s commitment to development and improved living standards.
He said: “Among the projects slated for inauguration is the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge, which is to ease traffic congestion across the metropolis.
“Also scheduled are the Lagos State Geographic Information Service Building, which is expected to transform our land records, among other functions, and a Multi-Agency Complex named after the President. A newly completed school complex will also be inaugurated. There is also the Mid-level Agro- Produce Hub, Abijo, Ibeju Lekki, Lekki,” Omotosho stated.
The commissioner added that the school to be commissioned, Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle, comprises 36 public schools , 31 secondary and five primary schools situated in the densely populated Ajegunle in Ajeromi-Ifelodun local government, on an estimated 11.73 hectares of land.
Omotosho said the entire school complex has just experienced a major redevelopment and transformation in terms of modern infrastructure after 42 years of its establishment during the administration of the first civilian governor of Lagos state, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande.
He added: “To reduce the student-to-classroom ratio from 70:1 to 50:1, an additional 13 classroom blocks were constructed; 24 school buildings to enhance teaching and learning.”
