Adeyemi’s position was contained in a statement on Sunday.
He said he was happy to receive the news of the decision of the Federal Executive Council on the road, adding that he had tried his best in the last eight years to secure succour for users of that road through Federal Government’s intervention.
“We commend President Muhammadu Buhari and his team for this decision. For eight years, we tried all we could to get relief for that road, all efforts came to nought. The decision to grant approval for Dangote to build the road is commendable,” the Senator said.
He expressed the hope that all Federal Roads would enjoy such approvals, with renewed activities of the private sector, adding that with effective collaboration between the public and private sector, all roads in Nigeria would wear a new look.
Adeyemi also commended the allocation of N200 billion for road construction in the 2016 budget, adding that when applied appropriately, the funds would have desired effects on the roads.
The Senator said: “I equally commend the allocation of N200 billion for road construction in 2016. If we get at least 80 percent of that executed, the roads would be in good shape across the geopolitical zones.
“Now that they have started with Dangote, they should continue to other zones. The objective should be to made Federal Roads motorable round the year.”
Senator Adeyemi also advocated for a return of Toll Gates on all Federal Roads, declaring that the tolls could be made discriminatory in favour of commercial buses.
He said: “I believe that all Federal Roads should be tolled with special consideration for commercial vehicles. Those who ride expensive cars should be made to pay higher at the Toll gates. That is how the rich can be made to contribute to national developmen
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