The Federal Government has commended the pace and quality of work on the ongoing rehabilitation and expansion of the Sagamu-Iperu Road in Ogun State, citing it as a demonstration of its commitment to delivering long-lasting infrastructure.
During an inspection tour of the site on Monday, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, expressed satisfaction with the project, noting that it had seen significant improvement since a change in contractors.
Kesha explained that the project initially began in 2013, but slow progress led to the termination of the contract awarded to Reynolds Construction Company Ltd. Following that, Hitech Construction Company was brought in to carry out emergency repairs on a critical, washed-out section to restore accessibility.
“That intervention allowed the road to remain functional while a comprehensive expansion plan was being finalized,” Kesha noted.
She highlighted the strategic approach taken with the broader Lagos-Ibadan Expressway expansion, which was handled by Julius Berger up to the Sagamu Interchange, covering 46km and involving key infrastructure such as bridges and flyovers.
However, she disclosed that incomplete segments, such as the access ramps at Lotto Interchange, had remained a challenge due to compensation issues. These sections, alongside new ones, have now been re-awarded to CBC Global Civil and Building Construction Nig. Ltd.
The scope of the project has also been expanded, now covering an additional 12km from Sagamu to Iperu Junction. Kesha indicated that there are ongoing discussions to further extend the project to the Iperu-Ijebu Ode section, depending on available funding.
One of the project’s major upgrades is the transformation of the road from a two-lane to a three-lane carriageway, with both inner and outer shoulders designed for added safety and longevity.
In terms of construction quality, Kesha revealed that CBC would adopt a more durable technique — using a cement-stabilized stone base topped with reinforced concrete. This approach, she said, is inspired by the successful model used on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway.
“We want to replicate the durability achieved on Apapa-Oshodi. The idea is that, for the next 50 years, we don’t have to come back to fix this road,” Kesha stated.
She added that the Sagamu-Iperu stretch is expected to be completed within a year, reaffirming the government’s determination to enhance road connectivity and infrastructure resilience in Ogun State and across Nigeria.
