The Governor Deserves Commendation: Lagos Assembly Applauds Sanwo-Olu as he Completes State's Rail ProjectsThe Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and his colleagues on Tuesday, 15 February, commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his efforts to complete the state's rail projects. Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. A statement signed by the chief press secretary to the speaker, Eromosele Ebhomele said that the lawmakers also praised the governor for also expanding transportation through the waterways. According to them, the completion of the projects would ensure a substantial reduction in gridlocks across the state. Speaker Obasa, who presided over the sitting, disclosed the governor deserved commendation just as he expressed optimism that the rail projects would be completed by the administration. The Speaker said while further noting the importance of Opebi-Ojota bridge project that is to be embarked upon by the government: PAY ATTENTION: Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! Recommended for you “I will giv you N20k monthly”: Nigerian woman Esther “blows” after lady dra... Obasa added: Earlier, the speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has called on residents of the state and the citizens of Nigeria to approach the New Year with renewed vigour and hope for a better 2022. A statement signed by the chief press secretary to the speaker, Eromosele Ebhomele, said that Obasa gave the advice in his New Year message to Nigerians. Recommended for you Kirikiri inmate gets access to phone, threatens innocent people, Osinbajo’s... The statement which was seen by Legit.ng said that Obasa praised the resilience of Nigerians in the face of the various challenges that came with 2021, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report has described Lagos state as one of the most difficult places to commute in a private car or public bus. The report also highlighted the number of years Lagosians are losing while in traffic from work and from school. Based on a calculation from a research firm at least six years of Lagosians life are spent in traffic. Source: Legit.ng Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! "Traffic has become something else and people complain always. The projects are, thus, aimed at relieving people of the harrowing experiences they face on the roads. The governor, therefore, deserves commendation." "This is what our people deserve and we are encouraging the governor to do more, particularly on this rail line issue. "We have been on this matter since the Jakande era. We wish he (Governor Sanwo-Olu) becomes the 'lucky boy' that would see to the completion of the rail projects."