AS part of urban regeneration programme embarked upon by the Lagos State government, Onikan axis in the Lagos Island is to witness a new outlook, beginning from the redevelopment of a historical monument, JK Randle Centre, as Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, last week, unfolded the project master plan. Besides, the centre was designed to have Concession block A and B, where Restaurant, fitted with kitchen sit-outs, the store would be available. “It’s also meant to execute the Eko Generation Park master plan, which serves as a catalyst for the rest of regeneration of Lagos Island, restoring it’s it to its former glory and serving as a tourist attraction for foreigners”. Other benefits are the improvement of tourism and cultural activities in Lagos Island alongside the National Museum; improve the economic income generation as a result of high human traffic to the area and to serve as a catalyst for the urban regeneration of Lagos Island through the execution of the Eko Regeneration Master Plan, among others. “JK Randle was a sportsman, a founder and later President of Island Club Lagos, the Late Lisa of Lagos, who died at a young age was quintessential of a leader”, Ambode remarked.
Source: Nigerian Tribune January 17, 2018 01:52 UTC