….Laments shoddy state of projects
Residents of Mende in Lagos have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to fulfill his electoral promise to provide water transportation facilities and improve channelization projects in the area.
Despite promises made during the 2023 governorship election campaign, the projects have been handled shoddily, and the residents are concerned about the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promise.
The residents lamented the lackadaisical approach to the projects, which has further fueled concerns about neglect and perennial flooding.
They expressed fears that the poor implementation of channelization could worsen environmental problems, and urged the government to prioritize the projects to improve water transportation and prevent further suffering.
The residents also called for regular supervision from the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructures to ensure that the projects are completed efficiently.
A community leader in Mende urged civil society platforms advocating for good governance to lend their voices to the agitation for prioritization of channelization projects to improve the water transportation system in Lagos State.
The residents’ statement read, “We haven’t asked for much. Governor Sanwo-Olu promised to dredge the waterways in our area and make water transportation accessible and affordable. It’s disheartening that government usually forgets that the masses need basic amenities.”
They urged the government to fulfill its promises and address the shortcomings in the implementation of channelization projects without further delay.