Infrastructure: Tinubu set to commission new Ojota-Opebi link bridge, other projects in Lagos

*The Lagos State Government affirms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his two-day visit to Lagos State this week, will inaugurate the legacy Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, and other projects in the state of ‘aquatic splendour’

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has affirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will inaugurate the legacy Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge project in the state this week.

ConsumerConnect reports Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Media and Publicity, disclosed this Monday, April 6, 2026, in an X post.

Akosile, in a video shared on X indicated that President Tinubu’s two-day visit would begin Wednesday, April 8 and end Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Akosile stated: “Please join the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to welcome President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to a two-day working visit to our dear state.

“While here, the President will commission some of our iconic, transformative, and legacy projects such as the Ojota-Opebi link bridge.”

The Lagos Government further noted: “The Ojota-Opebi link bridge is ready! Yes, it will be flagged off this week by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

“This is a transformational and strategic project delivered by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.

“It is a promise made and well delivered!”

According to Akosile, other projects the President is expected to inaugurate are the Lagos State Geographic Information Service, Alausa, and the Lagos Multi-agency building in Alausa-Ikeja area of the state.

The statement also indicated President Tinubu would launch the Tolu Schools Complex, Ajegunle; Maracana stadium, comprising 19 mini-football pitches; and the Lagos food logistics hub, Abijo.

It explained the Tolu Schools Complex, comprising 36 schools across primary, junior, and senior secondary levels, and is spread over 11.7 hectares, is expected to serve over 20,000 students from across the state.

Tolu Schools Complex comprises 36 schools

Sanwo-Olu, who visited the project on April 1, said the project is “the largest school community in Africa”.

Akosile said: “This complex brings together 36 schools across primary, junior, and senior secondary levels, spread over 11.7 hectares.

“It is set to serve over 20,000 students and stands as the largest school community in Africa, with well-equipped classrooms, football fields, basketball courts, and other modern facilities.”

The media aide said Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that education remains central to his administration’s vision for Lagos.

The state government, he noted, would continue to ensure every child has access to a quality learning environment.

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