IBEDC commends FG over Lagos-Ibadan expressway

MANAGEMENT of the Ibadan Distribution Company (IBEDC) has lauded the Federal Government for the rehabilitation of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

IBEDC Managing Director, Mr John Donnachie, stated in a commendation letter to the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing that the project has reduced road crashes and difficulties often faced by commuters in the territory.

He noted that the exigencies of the company’s business demanded that a number of official trips were often undertaken via the expressway.

According to a statement issued by the Special Assistant to the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Hakeem Bello, yesterday in Abuja, Donnachie stated that the project will shorten travel time and foster development along the route.

The letter read in part, “The entire Management and staff of the IBEDC plc write to recognise and acknowledge the herculean task being undertaken by the Office of the minister of power, works & housing in the ongoing rehabilitation work on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

“Our commendation and gratitude for the good work which your office is undertaking on behalf of the entire citizens of Nigeria cannot be expressed enough. As you are aware, the large portion of the franchise area of IBEDC can only be accessed through this road and many of our staff had in the past undertaken the arduous task of plying this expressway in order to spend time with their families and friends over the weekend. The exigencies of our business also demands that a number of official trips are undertaken via this route which one could rightly classify as one of the busiest expressways within Nigeria.”

He added that, “the previous hardship, wear-and-tear on commuters and vehicles has been greatly reduced in addition to the millions of lives and money that have been saved as a consequence of this much needed rehabilitation.”

Donnachie expressed optimism over the project stressing that upon completion; it will boost commercial activities and the quality of life of Lagos and Ibadan residents.