Lagos-Badagry expressway a 'national embarrassment' — Lawmaker

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Lagos-Badagry expressway a 'national embarrassment' — Lawmaker
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The federal government in 2018 awarded the reconstruction of 46km Agbara – Seme section of Badagry expressway to CGC Nigeria Limited which had abandoned the project.

A Lagos lawmaker and some concerned residents have lamented over the deplorable condition of Badagry Expressway, describing the road as a death trap.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Lagos State Government is responsible for the Iganmu – Okokomaiko section of the highway whileAlso, the federal government in 2018 awarded the reconstruction of 46km Agbara – Seme section of Badagry expressway to CGC Nigeria Limited which had abandoned the project.“Driving on Badagry road is like travelling in a war zone; the rain has even worsened the situation. The state of the road is now terrible.“They are even making life worse for our people.

“Nobody wants to come to Badagry to do business or tourism anymore and things are very expensive in the area now. Another concerned resident, Hunwei Abel, said passing through a bush path was better than going through Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

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