AFA BRIDGE PROJECT: IKORODU WEST LCDA CHAIRMAN’S VOW IGNITES HOPE FOR ISAWO RESIDENTS

The 2026 Budget of Legacy Stakeholders Meeting in Ikorodu West LCDA which held on Tuesday, 4th November 2025, has rekindled optimism among residents following the Chairman’s firm declaration to complete the long awaited Afa Bridge project at Isawo. The project, which has lingered for years as a symbol of neglect and unfulfilled promises, is now projected to cost about ₦400 million according to the Chairman’s remarks.

The Afa Bridge holds significant importance for the people of Isawo and adjoining communities, serving as a major access route that connects several neighborhoods and supports local commerce. For years, residents and business owners have lamented the deplorable state of the bridge, which has hindered economic activities, restricted movement and posed serious safety concerns, especially during the rainy season.

By vowing to prioritize the completion of the project, the Chairman has placed renewed focus on one of the most pressing infrastructural challenges within the LCDA. The announcement, coming at a time when citizens are demanding greater accountability and tangible results from grassroots governance, signals a possible shift toward practical people-centered development.

Observers at the meeting noted that the Chairman’s commitment to the Afa Bridge project could serve as a litmus test for his administration’s responsiveness to community needs. Beyond the rhetoric of budgetary promises, stakeholders are keen to see swift mobilization of contractors, transparency in the utilization of the ₦400 million allocation and consistent oversight to ensure timely delivery.

The Afa Bridge, once completed, is expected to improve mobility, reduce transport costs and open up Isawo to increased economic and residential growth. More importantly, it will stand as a testament to the value of infrastructural investment in grassroots communities; a reminder that local governance, when driven by accountability and vision, can bring tangible transformation.

For residents of Isawo and the wider Ikorodu West area, the Chairman’s vow has ignited renewed hope. Yet, as many have emphasized, hope must now give way to action. The successful completion of the Afa Bridge will not only restore public confidence but also serve as a defining legacy for the current administration.