President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, inaugurated the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge and two other landmark projects in Lagos State.
The three are among key projects to be inaugurated by the President during his two-day visit to Lagos.
Tinubu, represented by the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, arrived at the Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge at 1.25 p.m. alongside Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The Opebi-Mende Link Bridge is 5.04km.
The other projects inaugurated by the President on Wednesday are Lagos State Geographic Information System (LAGIS) Building, and Multi-Agency Administrative Complex at Alausa, Ikeja.
The complex will be known as Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administrative Complex (BATAC).
Tinubu said that the projects reflected Lagos State Government’s commitment to development.
He said that the projects were visible, impactful and people oriented.
“These projects undertaken by the administration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu are not just physical structures.
“They are symbols of purpose. They reflect a government that understands that development must be seen, must be felt and must be experienced by the governed,” he said.
Tinubu said that the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge was more than a transport project, describing it as a strategic intervention that would improve mobility and boost productivity.
“The Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge is more than a road. It is a bridge to opportunities.
“In a city like Lagos, movement is everything.
“When traffic improves, productivity also improves. When time is saved, businesses grow. When access is made easier, life also gets better,” he said.
He said that the projects showed that Lagos would not be overwhelmed by the pressures of rapid urban growth, but would continue to confront and overcome its developmental challenges.
Tinubu added that Lagos State Government had been delivering infrastructure that aligned with the national vision of a modern and economically strong Nigeria.
“As President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, I thank Lagos State Government headed by Gov. Sanwo-Olu assisted by the deputy governor, members of the executive council and the state house of assembly for the honour of naming the administrative complex after me.
“I accept this honour with humility, but let me be clear: this achievement is about a system that is working,” he said.
Tinubu said the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administrative Complex represented an investment in efficiency, coordination and improved public service delivery.
“It strengthens the government so that government can better serve the people,” he said.
He added that LAGIS Building represented the future of governance, especially in an era where data and transparency were critical to development.
“A modern land administration system is not optional. It is essential.
“It reduces uncertainty, strengthens planning and unlocks economic value. This is how serious societies grow,” he said.
The President said the projects aligned with his broader national development vision of a digitally-enabled, infrastructure-driven and economically-resilient Nigeria.
“This is the standard we must replicate across the country,” he said.
He assured Nigerians that the Federal Government remained committed to investing in infrastructure, strengthening governance and expanding opportunities for citizens.
“To the people of Lagos, I say that these projects are for you. They are investments in your future. Use them well, protect them and build on them,” he said.
He praised Sanwo-Olu and his team members for discipline, focus and sound financial management.
“You have shown that governance must be about service delivery,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu said at the event that Tinubu’s presence was a symbolic homecoming of a leader whose legacy continued to shape the development trajectory of Lagos State.
The governor noted that his administration had about 416 days left and was determined to sustain momentum in delivering people-centred projects until the last day.
“For us, finishing only makes sense if it is done well. Winding down is not an excuse to slow down or succumb to lower standards.
“On the contrary, it is meant to be an opportunity to ramp up momentum,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu said the three projects inaugurated reflected his administration’s commitment to addressing mobility challenges and improving urban planning and public service delivery in line with its THEMES Plus Agenda.
According to him, the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge is designed to decongest the busy Ikeja-Maryland-Ojota corridor and provide a new direct connection between the Opebi/Allen axis and Ikorodu Road through Odo-Iya-Alaro and Mende.
“The objective is to improve efficiency of traffic circulation with noticeable impact even beyond the immediate environs of the bridge.
“The expected and inevitable result is better quality of life for Lagosians, less stress, greater productivity and more time to spend at home resting with loved ones,” he said.
The governor said the road project included a 2.8km bridge, deck-on-pile structures, walkways and bicycle lanes.
He also said that it featured solar-powered street lighting, embedded service ducts and a comprehensive stormwater management system to tackle flooding on the Odo-Iya-Alaro corridor.
“This was not straightforward build. The terrain there is swampy and prone to flooding, which meant that conventional methods would not suffice.
“What you see, therefore, is the result of careful planning and application of advanced solutions,” he said.
On LAGIS Building, Sanwo-Olu said the facility would digitise land administration in Lagos, eliminate legacy paper-based bottlenecks, and strengthen property rights.
On the Multi-Agency Administrative Complex, Sanwo-Olu said the facility would improve speed, efficiency and coordination in public service delivery.
He said the complex, situated on approximately 2.01 hectares within the Alausa Government Secretariat precinct, comprised four blocks with over 7,362 square metres of office accommodation.
The governor said the complex also had penthouse conference facilities, a parking space for over 300 vehicles, and fully-integrated mechanical, electrical, fire safety and external infrastructure systems.
“By bringing multiple agencies into a single, well-designed environment, we are enabling integration and responsiveness of public service delivery in Lagos State.
“It is a significant step towards a truly 21st Century, citizen-focused public service,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu said the decision to name the complex after Tinubu was in recognition of his enduring contributions to the institutional development of Lagos State.
“The decision to name this complex after Your Excellency is both deliberate and symbolic.”
The governor acknowledged Tinubu’s support for Lagos and his administration’s interventions in the state, including construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, upgrades at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, and rehabilitation works at Apapa and Tin Can Island ports.
“Your bold reforms continue to speak loud and clear, even beyond the shores of Nigeria.”
Sanwo-Olu said the state government would intensify investments in infrastructure and institutional reforms in the remaining period of the administration.
Dignitaries at the event included Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa, Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo, and Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno.
Tinubu is expected to inaugurate the Tolu Schools Complex comprising 36 schools at Ajegunle, and Fresh Food Agro Hub in Abijo, Ibeju-Lekki, on Thursday.
By Aderonke Ojediran
