By Sandra Chukwunyere
The management of the Omi Eko Project has disputed reports alleging that no physical infrastructure has been delivered seven months after the project’s launch, describing the claims as misleading and inconsistent with the processes involved in major infrastructure development.
The management maintained that the absence of visible construction work at this stage should not be interpreted as a lack of progress, explaining that projects of such magnitude require extensive planning, technical assessments, engineering designs and procurement procedures before major construction activities can begin.
According to a statement signed by Dr. Segun Alabi, Head of Communications and Media, Omi Eko Project, the initiative is being implemented in line with global best practices for major infrastructure development.
The statement identified five key stages in the process: planning and procurement, design, infrastructure development, implementation and evaluation.
It explained that these stages are necessary to ensure that the project is technically sound, financially responsible and environmentally sustainable, while delivering its intended benefits to residents.
The management added that detailed engineering work, stakeholder engagement and other preparatory activities are essential before major construction can commence.
The Omi Eko Project is designed to modernise Lagos State’s waterways transportation system, with the aim of providing residents with a safer, more efficient and environmentally sustainable transport network.
The management urged members of the public and media practitioners to verify information through official channels before circulating reports that could misrepresent the project’s implementation process.
It reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and the successful delivery of the project for the benefit of Lagos residents.
