N503m Lagos road project: Tracka raises concerns over Elerongbe road’s potholes, washed-off asphalt
A civic accountability organisation, Tracka, has raised concerns over the condition of the Elerongbe Road in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, despite the reported expenditure of N503 million on the project.
Tracka, in a post on its official social media platforms on Thursday, said N503 million was paid to Stable EPC Nigeria Ltd between February and September 2025 for the construction of a rural road intended to provide farm-to-market access in Ibeju-Lekki.
The organisation said it recently observed asphalting work on the Elerongbe Road but noted that a large portion of the road remained in poor condition. According to Tracka, several sections of the road still have extensive potholes, while rainfall has washed away portions of the newly laid asphalt.
The organisation therefore called on the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), which it identified as the implementing agency, to provide the public with details of the project and ensure its swift completion.
The Elerongbe area is within Ibeju-Lekki, a large local government area in Lagos State that includes communities such as Elerangbe, Eleko, Akodo, Awoyaya and Bogije. The local government describes the area as covering about 646 square kilometres and having a number of communities and markets that depend on road infrastructure for movement and economic activities.
The condition of the road is particularly significant given the of the project. Farm-to-market roads are generally intended to improve access between agricultural production areas and markets, helping farmers move produce more efficiently. Research on rural transportation in Nigeria has also linked poor road access with difficulties in transporting agricultural produce and increased post-harvest losses.
NBRRI’s stated mandate includes research and development on road construction suited to Nigeria’s environment, as well as work relating to construction materials and road engineering. Its published technical material identifies factors including water infiltration, poor drainage, weak subgrade and traffic loads as possible contributors to pavement deterioration.
The concerns raised by Tracka also come amid wider reports of road deterioration in Lagos during the 2026 rainy season. The Lagos State Public Works Corporation said in July that prolonged and heavy rainfall had contributed to damage to roads and other public infrastructure across the state, while motorists and residents had reported the return of potholes on several roads.
Tracka’s latest intervention has therefore put renewed attention on the N503 million Elerongbe Road project, with the organisation seeking greater public disclosure on the project’s implementation and the completion of the road.
