Concessioning of Lagos Ibadan Expressway

The Federal government of Nigeria recently announced plans to concession the Lagos Ibadan expressway. The concessioning will cover a period of 25yrs with the contractor spending about 88 billion Naira during the period.

The concessioning is supposed to create jobs and give the Lagos Ibadan expressway a facelift and the attention it deserves. The ministry of works is mandated to supervise the contractor.

The announcement has been greeted with mixed feelings. For some it is a welcome relief - a sign that the Lagos Ibadan expressway that is gradually getting congested will get a new lease of life.

Others cry foul because they suspect the concessioning program will result in road users paying toll along the expressway.

What are your concerns? What part of the divide do you belong?