Anyway so much has happened in Lagos since the last post and so much seems to be happening too. In areas that may grab commuters attention great things ARE happening. Road construction is still on-going in various parts of Lagos, there's some drainage work and the "greening" of Lagos in other areas.
Of course we cannot forget our "officials" and "officers" (I was told there is a great difference as regards "road work"). Yes, our officials are working hard to make sure there is free flow of traffic in the metropolis, while our officers are ensuring that there is safety of life and property. Of course these functions can only be properly administered if you pay your taxes (officially or officerly). Did I mention the other boys?
But I digress... That matter is for another topic.
The past year has gone by so fast, really. And maybe time is running so fast that is why contractors are not able to finish work in "record" time. Lagosians are going through hell everyday. People are spending 6-7 hours a day in traffic commuting from home to work and back again. If you add guys like me who are "marketers" then "dash" us another 3-4 hours to that and I am not exaggerating. Lucky days can come to 4 hours total; mean days? you could do 12- 14 hours. I have heard stories of people dropping Oga at home in Ikoyi at 8pm and facing Okokomaiko only to turn back at Alakija at about 2 a.m. so they can make it to Oga at 5.30 a.m.
However, I wonder not only at the pace of work that is going on but the project management also. Why block Stadium part of Western Avenue at 4.30pm on a work day? Or decide to revamp/refurbish/retar... (whatever) two roads that compliment each other at the same time? Where should commuters use as alternate routes?
I know the governor and his team mean well when they decide to transform Lagos, but 3 years of suffering can turn what ever good intention to a nightmare.
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