Alimosho, Lagos – June 19, 2025: The Lagos State Office of Rural Development has commenced the grading of Ikola Road in Alimosho Local Government Area—an ambitious step toward infrastructural renewal in the largest and most populous LGA in Lagos State.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje confirmed the ongoing project during a field update on Wednesday, 19th June 2025.
He emphasized that the road, which had long been in a dilapidated state, is being revitalized to ease access for residents and drive grassroots economic activity.
“This road has been bad for a long time. Its current grading is a vital first step toward improved access for thousands of commuters and business owners in the area. Once completed, the project will significantly boost the local economy,” Dr. Agbaje stated.
Located within Alimosho, which houses over 3 million residents across communities like Ipaja, Ayobo, Igando, Ikotun, Akowonjo, and Egbeda, Ikola Road is a key local access route. It links residential hubs to marketplaces, health centres, and educational institutions.
The road’s poor condition had hindered mobility, increased transport costs, and discouraged small-scale investment in the area.
The ongoing grading of Ikola Road in Alimosho is reshaping the roadbed, smoothing surfaces, and improving drainage—marking the first phase of a broader reconstruction plan.
Already, the project is easing daily movement for residents, including schoolchildren, traders, and emergency services. It’s also boosting local commerce by improving the flow of goods and services while reducing health risks tied to erosion and stagnant water.
This intervention aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s rural development agenda, executed through the Office of Rural Development. By focusing on internal road rehabilitation in underserved communities, the government aims to bridge longstanding infrastructure gaps and stimulate economic growth at the grassroots level.
Dr. Agbaje reaffirmed that Ikola Road is one among several ongoing interventions in rural and peri-urban Lagos. “When rural roads become accessible, it opens up the economy to everyone—farmers, traders, artisans, and even students. That is our focus,”
“The grading of Ikola Road may appear modest, but for a densely populated area like Alimosho, it represents a strategic infrastructural shift. By improving access in one of Lagos’s busiest regions, the state government is not just fixing a road—it’s paving the way for inclusive development and long-term economic resilience in the grassroots, ” he added.
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