The Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, along with officials of Craneburg Construction Company, to appear before it next Tuesday.
The invitation comes in response to the persistent traffic gridlock along the Lagos–Abeokuta expressway, caused by ongoing reconstruction work on the road.
Speaker Oludaisi Elemide issued the summons after former Speaker Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo and the Majority Leader, Yusuf Sherrif, raised concerns over the worsening traffic situation, which they said was wasting valuable time for motorists and commuters.
They also expressed disappointment that some portions of the repaired sections had already started deteriorating, worsening the congestion beyond what the State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) could manage.
As a result, the Assembly directed both the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure and the contractor, Craneburg Construction, to appear before the House on Tuesday, October 28, at 2:00 p.m. prompt for a discussion on the matter.
Motorists have continued to experience long delays, particularly around the Toll Gate and Papalanto–Ewekoro areas. The Assembly stated that the meeting aims to find practical solutions to the ongoing traffic challenges.
In another development, the Assembly passed a resolution calling for the urgent rehabilitation and establishment of functional sick bays in all public primary and secondary schools across the state.
The resolution, sponsored by Hon. Damilola Soneye, was adopted following a motion he moved, seconded by the Majority Leader, Yusuf Sherrif, and supported by other lawmakers.
While introducing the motion, Hon. Soneye explained that establishing sick bays in schools would enable prompt first-aid delivery, proper handling of medical emergencies, and early detection of health issues among students.
Supporting the proposal, lawmakers including Honourables Olakunle Sobukanla, Yusuf Amosun, Babatunde Tella, Damilare Bello, Waliu Owode, Oluseun Adesanya, and Lukman Adeleye stressed that the facilities should be staffed by qualified health professionals.
The House also urged the Ministries of Health and Education, Science and Technology to work together to develop a standard school health policy. It further recommended employing graduates of the State Polytechnic of Health Technology, Ilese, to manage the school sick bays, while encouraging private schools to establish their own first-aid units and health clinics.
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