Senator Gbenga Daniel applauds Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu for the ongoing Lekki-Epe Expressway repairs, calls Lagos a model of visionary leadership
“Lagos Is a Model for Nigeria” — Gbenga Daniel Commends Sanwo-Olu Over Lekki-Epe Expressway Repairs
Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Gbenga Daniel, has commended the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for the ongoing repairs on the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Daniel gave the commendation while addressing journalists during a media retreat in Lagos on Saturday, describing the intervention as a reflection of visionary and creative leadership.
The former governor noted that during his tenure in Ogun State, his administration borrowed several development initiatives from Lagos, particularly under the leadership of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who governed the state from 1999.
“As someone who had lived the most part of my life in Lagos, I could recognize a working government when I see one,” Daniel said.
“Lagos is the flagship of development and a model for our national psyche, especially because it has benefitted from continuous visionary leadership and deliberate careful planning since 1999.”
According to him, the repair of the Lekki-Epe Expressway — one of the most critical arterial roads in Nigeria’s commercial capital — underscores a commitment to continuity in governance.
“The Lekki-Epe Expressway road repair is a continuation of conscious leadership with a focus on good governance on established principles in continuity,” he added.
Beyond road infrastructure, Daniel also praised the reintroduction of environmental sanitation day in Lagos State, describing it as a strong testament to the administration’s environmental reforms.
He characterized the initiative as “another loud initiative” demonstrating Governor Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to public health, urban order and sustainable environmental management.
Daniel’s remarks highlight the enduring influence of Lagos’ development blueprint across Southwest states and reinforce the narrative of governance continuity that has shaped the state’s infrastructure growth over the past two decades.
The ongoing rehabilitation of the Lekki-Epe corridor — a vital link to key residential, commercial and industrial hubs — is expected to ease traffic congestion and boost economic activity along the axis. Read More
