The Lagos State Government is set to host President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday for a two-day official visit and also commission historical projects.
Speaking at a joint news conference on Friday, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso revealed that this would be the President’s first official visit to the state since 2019.
Omotosho averred that the President is expected to commission Lekki Deep Sea Port, the 32-metric tons per-hour Lagos Rice Mill, one of the largest in the world, the 18.75-kilometer 6-lane rigid-pavement Eleko Junction to Epe Expressway, the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, the epochal Lagos Blue Line rail project and also a private sector project, MRS Lubricant factory in Apapa.
“Mr. President is scheduled to arrive in Lagos on Monday, 23rd of January via the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, where he will be received by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, some top government officials and dignitaries. There will be a short ceremony, which will include a cultural display, presentation of a bouquet and inspection of a guard of honour by the special guest”
“Thereafter, Mr. Governor will lead the guest to the Lekki Deep Sea Port for the official commissioning of the largest Sea Port in Sub-Saharan Africa. The President and his host will be received at the Lekki Deep Sea Port by top Government functionaries and board members of the Lekki Deep Sea Port. The chief host, Governor Sanwo-Olu is expected to deliver a speech to formally welcome our guest to Lagos. There will be a tour of the Lekki Deep Sea Port facility by the President, Mr. Governor and other guests,” he said.
He stated that the President is expected to drive through and commission the newly constructed Eleko Junction to Epe road project before departing for the Lagos Rice Mill in Imota, stating that he would take a tour of the Rice Mill , a solid testimony to the Lagos State Government’s readiness to bridge the deficit in local rice production.
On day two, the commissioner disclosed that the President would commission the MRS Lubricant factory, a private sector project in Apapa, from there to John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History for its commissioning.
Where he will take a tour of the museum, and then afford him the opportunity to interact with art enthusiasts, curators, historians and academia, and students who have been invited to the programme.
Omotosho said the President will now move to the Lagos Blue Line Rail Project in Marina, where different activities have been lined up for him.
He said at the Blue Line Terminal, Mr. President will witness the signing of the second phase of the rail project, from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko, commission the Phase I and take a train ride from Marina to Mile 2 to and fro, then leave Lagos.
Omotosho reiterated that all events will be broadcast live across several television and radio stations, different social media platforms, as arrangements are in top gear to give the visit maximum media coverage even beyond Nigeria.
“We count on you to make this event a great success. There are plans for transportation and safety issues during this visit.” he said.
