Refuse dumps on Apapa-Oshodi Expressway unacceptable — Works Minister
THE Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, yesterday decried the state of the reconstructed Apapa-Oshodi Expressway following its takeover by refuse dumps along the median between Tin Can Port and Mile-2 of the ever-busy dual carriageway. The Minister, who made his feelings on the refuse situation on the road known during inspection of some ongoing federal projects in Lagos, said it was bad to see the expressway being taken over by refuse after huge sums of money had been spent to reconstruct to its present state. Describing the situation as unacceptable, he promised to discuss with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State over the matter. Umahi, who disclosed that all road projects during his tenure as minister would be done with concrete, noted that concrete roads have longer spans. He said: "I am ready to fight with contractors handling federal road projects over concrete technology because of its durability and sustainability". We'll complete Lagos-Ibadan expresswa...