Tinubu Directs Sanwo-Olu To Priotize Fourth Mainland Bridge

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-olu to prioritize the completion of the Fourth Mainland Bridge. The president said the project will impact the lives of many Lagosians.

Tinubu made the remark in the congratulatory message he sent to the governor , on the commemoration of his 60^th birthday.

The message is contained In a statement signed by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, in which Tinubu described Sanwo-Olu as a dedicated public servant who is passionate about the vision of transforming the state of Excellence, Lagos.

Governor Sanwoolu has received congratulatory messages from not a few Nigerians, from all spheres of life , including politicians and top business persons in the country.

The president stressed that the governor will make more impact by completing some key projects including the Fourth Mainland Bridge, the Blue and Red Rail lines and the “ongoing preparations for the Purple Line.”

According to the president, he’s proud of Governor Sanwoolu’s achievements so far, tracing his political career to when he was the governor of the state, when the incumbent served under him as an Adviser and later as commissioner.

Tinubu: “Your execution of this vision is exemplified by landmark achievements, including completing the Blue and Red Rail lines and the ongoing preparations for the Purple Line, which will serve the vital Lekki corridor.

“I urge you to sustain this trajectory by prioritising impactful projects for Lagosians, notably the long-awaited Fourth Mainland Bridge and the Freedom Way to Victoria Garden City (VGC) Road.”

The statement highlighted that Sanwo-Olu began his political career under Tinubu’s mentorship and noted that he served in various roles in Lagos State, including as Commissioner in multiple ministries and as Managing Director of the Lagos State Property Development Corporation.

Governor Sanwoolu had in January last year promised to commence the construction of the Bridge in April 2024, saying the project will alleviate the problems of the residents of the state. Over one years after, nothing has yet to be done by the state government on the project.