Some Nigerian governors are unhappy with the dilapidated state of Lagos seaport access roads.
The governors from the South West said that the pathetic situation was wreaking the economy of the region and Nigeria.
The governors said the state of the roads have resulted in heavy gridlock which is crippling economic activities of the nation.
The meeting of the governors was attended by Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, while Governor  Akinwumi Ambode of  Lagos State was represented by his Deputy, Dr Idait Adegbule.
Others are  Governor Abiola Ajimobi was represented by his Deputy, Mr. Moses Adeyemo and Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State was represented by the Secretary to State Government, Mr Biodun Oyebanji.
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and his Ogun counterpart, Senator Ibikunle Amosun were absent and not represented at the meeting.
Rising from its quarterly meeting in Osogbo on the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, DAWN, the governors, in a communiqué urged the Federal Government to urgently find a lasting solution to the problem.
While they expressed grave concern about the situation, the governors also advised that the Federal Government to intervene by creating alternative routes as permanent solution to the gridlock.
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Source: Business and Maritime West Africa
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Dilapidated seaport road irks governors
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