"We had to give this project priority because of its strategic importance to the economic growth of the Lekki Free Trade Zone and the Ibeju-Lekki-Epe axis" - Governor Ambode.

Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State Governor on Wednesday, the 17th May 2017, commissioned the Ajah and Abule Egba Flyovers. At the official opening, he said that both bridges were solutions to address the congesting traffic associated with the areas, and to increase economic activities in both axes.

The Governor, christened the flyovers as ‘Jubilee Bridges’ for public use, said that while the principal motive behind Ajah Bridge was to make connectivity easier in the axis and boost economic growth, the Abule-Egba Bridge was about opening up other areas of the State and improving the lives that are residents in the area.

Speaking at Ajah, the Governor said “We had to give this project priority because of its strategic importance to the economic growth of the Lekki Free Trade Zone and the Ibeju-Lekki-Epe axis. This axis will play a key role in the future prosperity of Lagos State as the home to many multi-billion naira private investments in the Lekki Free Trade Zone as well as the upcoming seaport and airport.

“As a government, we are irrevocably committed to making Lagos State an investment haven and we have made it a duty to put in place top class infrastructure that will facilitate movement of people, goods and materials. We are confident that these initiatives will boost commercial activities in this axis, support economic growth and significantly reduce travel time as well as other costs associated with traffic challenges,” the Governor said.

Besides, Governor Ambode said that beyond the Bridge, his administration was already looking to commence reforms in the State’s water transportation efforts.

“Today, we all have cause to rejoice as the Jubilee Bridge, Abule-Egba is delivered. This bridge is one of the interventions we embarked upon to ensure free flow of traffic, stimulate commercial activities and create opportunities for our people.

“Lagos means business and today, Abule-Egba is open for business. This bridge signposts the beginning of a new era of development that would enhance the standard of living of the people in this axis with the provision of this infrastructure,” Governor Ambode said.