Lagos government builds five bridges in last year

Speed of work increases on 147 other bridge and road projects
By Liam McLoughlin May 28, 2025 Read time: 1 min
The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance Agency (LASIMRA) has secured a commitment of US$22m in foreign direct investment for quality fibre installations in Lagos state © Billkret | Dreamstime.com

The Lagos State Government of Nigeria says it has delivered five bridges and 61 roads totalling 56.52km in length over the past year.

Nigeria news outlet The Guardian reports that the pace of work on 147 other bridge and road projects is being increased in different parts of the state.

Olufemi Daramola, the special advisor to the governor on infrastructure, stated at a press briefing that Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance Agency (LASIMRA) has increased the state's investment in fibre duct expansion with an additional 2,700km of installations planned.

Daramola added that this builds on 3,000km completed by the WTES company to improve connectivity and he stated that LASIMRA has secured a commitment of US$22m in foreign direct investment for quality fibre installations in Lagos state.

The Guardian also reported that the Public Works Corporation (PWC) has continued with year-round maintenance using a wide range of intervention methods including overlay works, sectional repairs and pothole patching, carrying out various interventions on 218 drainage channels spanning 462km and 1,074 roads of 78.42km across the state.

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