Work Commences on Modern Lokoja Road

Work has begun on the restructuring of Lokoja. A dual carriageways fitted with street lights and walkways from ‘Welcome to Lokoja’ point to the International Market road are in the making with the State Government expressing satisfaction on the quality of personnel and machines mobilized to site by the contractor.

Kogi State Deputy Governor, Yomi Awoniyi, who was on hand to monitor the extent of work, urged the contractor to sustain the momentum with which he has started the work so as to justify the confidence the State Government reposed on him.

Awoniyi said the commencement of work on the road is the State Government’s commitment to making all roads in the State motor able and to ease the suffering faced by motorists.

The Deputy Governor disclosed that when completed, the dualized road will be fitted with street lights, and walkways, saying it will add to the aesthetic beauty of the State capital.

Awoniyi, used the visit to call on residents and motorists to show understanding with the construction company, as they will face some measure of discomfort in the days ahead due to diversion and hold ups.

Similarly, the Deputy Governor assured that where the need arises, compensation would be paid to property owners.

Awoniyi also disclosed that the company has been asked to equally fix the bad portion of the township roads even as their work progresses, commended the show of understanding displayed by the company.

Earlier in his remarks, Dr. Godwin Onamah, Commissioner for Works, said with the coming to an end of the rains, the pace of work will be improved upon, assuring of his Ministry’s constant supervision to ensure that the road is delivered on time and in good quality.

In a remarks, Tang Pengwen, Project Manager, of CGC, solicited the support of motorists as the work progresses. He said with the concern of the Government, his company will leave no stone unturned in delivering the road project in good time.