Olukorede Kesha
Olukorede Kesha is the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Nigeria, responsible for overseeing the maintenance and rehabilitation of the region's infrastructure. She has recently been in the news for announcing the two-month closure of the Independence Bridge for essential repairs, advising motorists to seek alternative routes to minimize traffic disruptions.
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Olukorede Kesha attributed the slow progress of road work to the rainy season.
Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Road Repairs Cause Motorist Frustration
Nigeria· 2025-08-29
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, who inspected the damage, noted that to complete its repairs, the section of the road will be shut.
Prevent recurrence of Lotto Bridge damageNigeria· 2025-04-30Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, announced that the section of the expressway where the bridge was damaged would be closed down for repair works.
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway bridge repairs to disrupt traffic flowNigeria· 2025-04-23
Mrs Olukorede Kesha announced the full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos for critical repair works.
FG closes Lagos bridge for repairs April 27Nigeria· 2025-04-22
Olukorede Kesha explained Nigeria’s section of the regional highway spans 79 kilometres.
FG explains Nigeria’s role in 1,028km Abidjan-Lagos Highway projectNigeria· 2025-04-17Olukorede Kesha is the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State who disclosed the closure of the Independence Bridge for maintenance.
Lagos commuters groan as Independence Bridge closure bites hardNigeria· 2025-04-04
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, confirmed the latest development in a telephone conversation.
Umahi orders opening of Independence bridge after Lagos traffic chaosNigeria· 2025-04-02Mrs Olukorede Kesha announced the closure of the Independence Bridge for essential maintenance.
FG to shut Lagos' Independence Bridge for two monthsNigeria· 2025-03-31