Abiru: My focus is easing residents’ burden, opening up communities

Tokunbo Abiru, senator representing Lagos east, says his focus is on easing the burden on residents and opening up communities for economic prosperity.

Abiru spoke on Monday during a tour of newly completed roads facilitated through his office.

“They are about easing the burden of residents, opening up communities for economic prosperity, and ensuring that our people enjoy the dignity of living in decent environments,” Abiru said.

“I am encouraged by the positive feedback, and even more determined to do more.”

He said his priority is to deliver infrastructure that meets the needs of residents across the 16 LGAs and LCDAs in Lagos east.

The senator said contractors would mobilise to more sites soon, restating that development would be spread equitably.

Residents, community leaders, motorists and other road users trooped out in large numbers to welcome him, describing the projects as timely interventions.

The completed roads include Ojokoro road (Agric), Nurudeen Owolabi, Alogba (Lowa), Apena Jimbo, Jalajugbo, Ibu Owo, Agunfoye, Ojediran and Andu/Oshikoya.

Work is also expected to begin this year on Soji Oshodi/Mutairu/Okeme street Pedro (Somolu/Bariga), Olulonyo-Ebuwawa road, Agbede (Ikorodu north), Utuh street, Akanimodo, Mile 12 (Agboyi Ketu), Ondo street, Ajegunle (Agboyi-Ketu), Otolu-Ilagbo (Lekki), Rala/Oshokeji street, Ketu (Epe), GRA 2 road, Alogba, and Dagbolu road.

Other projects lined up include Sikiru Musa road, Ibonwon (Eredo), Ojuemuren road to link Ita-Oloja/express road, Ikorodu north LCDA, and Francis Okon street to link Ijede road to Ikorodu/Itoikin highway.

Second phases of Ojokoro road and Agunfoye are also planned.

Community leaders commended his efforts, describing the projects as proof of responsive leadership.

“We never thought we would see this road fixed in record time. Senator Abiru has given us hope that responsive leadership still exists,” Jimoh Folorunsho Alogba, a 92-year-old community leader, said.

Mutiu Abiodun Banjo, another resident, praised the senator’s “listening representation”, noting that the community’s request was addressed in record time.

Abiru urged residents to take ownership of the infrastructure and prioritise community-driven maintenance.

He said collaborative governance, where leaders and citizens work together, is the path to sustainable development.

Beyond roads, Abiru has also invested in education, health, empowerment and social support for vulnerable groups.

Through his endowment, the SAIL Empowerment Foundation, he has trained hundreds of young people in digital and tech skills, with many already securing employment.