Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State intends to transform Oshodi into a world class transportation and commercial hub.

Today, the governor took to his Twitter page to reveal that construction to transform Oshodi will commence next week.

Oshodi, w/ over 5,600 buses spread over 13 different motor parks loading daily is t/ busiest transport interchange in West Africa #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

Oshodi has over 200,000 passengers boarding/day, about 1M pedestrians and 76% of the area is dedicated to transport activities #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

The result of this is chaos, illegal markets, high human and vehicular traffic, environmental and sanitation issues #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

I am pleased to announce to all Lagosians that we have a solution to the Oshodi menace. #Newoshodi pic.twitter.com/M5JvtiDVGW

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

The Oshodi Interchange you see today will be replaced by an iconic, world class commercial hub. #NewOshodi pic.twitter.com/gdCkpP7Z8H

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

It is our vision to transform the key city centres of Lagos to reflect the mega city status of the State. #NewOshodi pic.twitter.com/jmICsvUJzT

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

The proposed redevelopment of Oshodi axis will consolidate all the 13 City and Interstate parks into 3 multi-storey bus park & terminals.

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

On the regeneration and redevelopment of Oshodi, Terminal 1, the Mosafejo Market Axis, would be for Inter-state transportation #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

Terminal 2, former Owonifari Market, and Terminal 3, adjacent to NAFDAC, will be for Intra-city transport activities. #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

The terminals will have standard facilities including waiting area, loading bays,ticketing stands, drivers lounge & parking areas #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

The development will include accessible walkways and pedestrian bridges/sky-walks to link all the 3 terminals. #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

The development will introduce bus lanes, lay-bys, green parks to soften the environment. #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

The development will also aid proper waste management, fencing and a dedicated security team for Oshodi. #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

When we complete this project, we’d have completely rebranded and remodeled Oshodi from a decadent situation to an iconic state. #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

I am certain that with the new development plans, crime rate in #Oshodi will be drastically reduced, if not eliminated. #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

In addition, a shopping mall covering over Two Hectares will be situated in the old Mosafejo settlement. #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

The new Oshodi bus terminal will be delivered with a PPP arrangement. #NewOshodi

— Akinwunmi Ambode (@AkinwunmiAmbode) May 24, 2016

We can’t wait.