The Lagos State Authorities has introduced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Civil Engineering Development Company (CCECC) for the development of the Lekki-Epe Hyperlink Bridge within the Lekki-Epe axis of Lagos State.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the moment attending the China-Africa Cooperation Summit from September 4-6, made the announcement by way of an announcement on his official X (previously Twitter) account on Wednesday.
The governor highlighted that the challenge is a part of the state’s strategic transport masterplan, designed to enhance street networks, ease visitors congestion, improve commuting effectivity, and foster {economic} progress.
He additional talked about that discussions are underway to award the Engineering, Procurement, and Development (EPC) contract to CCECC, with feasibility and design research for the bridge already accomplished, signaling important progress towards the challenge’s implementation.
“We consider that good roads and transport infrastructure are important for the expansion of Lagos State, and to help this, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CCECC to construct the Lekki-Epe Hyperlink Bridge within the Lekki-Epe axis of Lagos State.
“Our strategic transport masterplan isn’t just a blueprint; it’s a dedication to enhancing the lives of all Lagosians. By specializing in key street networks, we purpose to scale back visitors congestion and create a seamless commuting expertise, all whereas supporting {economic} progress.
“We now have had discussions about awarding the EPC contract to CCECC, and feasibility and design research for the challenge have been carried out,” the assertion learn partially.
It is very important word that the EPC mannequin, being thought of for the Lekki-Epe Hyperlink Bridge, requires the contractor to handle the design, procurement, and building, making certain the bridge is delivered absolutely operational and on time.
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The assertion additionally revealed that the Lagos State Authorities has signed a brand new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement solar energy programs throughout a number of key tertiary establishments, together with Lagos State College and its campuses, Lagos State College of Science and Know-how, Lagos State College of Schooling, and Lagos State School of Drugs.
The signing of the MoU was witnessed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, underscoring the significance of this initiative.
“We additionally signed one other MoU to implement solar energy programs throughout our tertiary establishments, together with Lagos State College and its campuses, Lagos State College of Science and Know-how, Lagos State College of Schooling, and Lagos State School of Drugs,” the assertion learn.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu additional famous that the challenge is anticipated to generate round 50 MW of unpolluted and reasonably priced electrical energy, providing these establishments a sustainable and cost-efficient vitality answer.
He emphasised that this initiative displays the state authorities’s sturdy dedication to sustainable vitality as a key a part of its broader {economic} growth technique.
