Comrade Dauda Secures Residents’ Support For Emina Crescent Road Construction 

ADEOLA OGUNLADE 

The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has secured the cooperation of Emina Crescent residents ahead of the construction of the road, following a meeting with community stakeholders on Friday.

The meeting, held barely a day after the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Fagbohun Street, Alausa, was organised to brief residents on the project’s scope, duration and construction arrangements.

The Emina Crescent project is part of the 114-road infrastructure programme of the Lagos State Government, covering the 57 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas across the state.

Speaking at the meeting, Dauda said the construction was part of his administration’s commitment to improving road infrastructure, enhancing accessibility and supporting commercial activities across Ikeja.

He explained that the road would provide an alternative access route from Allen Avenue through Oshopey to Toyin Street, where major construction work is also ongoing, thereby improving connectivity within the area.

The chairman said the project reflected his administration’s people-centred approach to development, noting that residents’ understanding and cooperation were important to its successful execution.

“Today’s meeting is deliberate. We are here not merely to announce a road project but to carry you along as critical stakeholders in its execution. Our administration believes that sustainable development must be people-centred, inclusive and driven by effective engagement with the communities we serve,” he said.

Acknowledging that construction activities might temporarily affect vehicular movement, pedestrian access, parking and business operations, Dauda urged residents to exercise patience, observe safety measures and cooperate with the contractor.

He also encouraged residents to monitor the work and provide constructive feedback, while assuring them that the local government would maintain oversight to ensure quality delivery.

Dauda said the project aligned with the Infrastructure and Urban Renewal as well as Accountable Governance pillars of his administration’s I.K.E.J.A Agenda.

“Together, we are not just constructing a road; we are improving accessibility, supporting businesses and building a better environment for everyone,” he added.

Earlier, the Council Manager, Mr. Bawa Bada, said the meeting demonstrated the council’s commitment to transparency and accountability in project delivery.

He urged the contractor to maintain effective communication with residents, uphold professional standards and execute the work in accordance with approved specifications.

In their response, the residents, led by the CDA Chairman, Mr. Oscar Salami, and other members of the executive, expressed their readiness to cooperate with the contractor engaged by Ikeja Local Government to facilitate the timely and successful completion of the project.