Sheik Ilyas Rainbow Road in Jakande Gate, Ejigbo LCDA, Lagos

Background and Location:

Jakande Gate is in the Oke-Afa area of Ejigbo LCDA (part of Oshodi-Isolo LGA), a densely populated residential zone with ongoing traffic and infrastructure challenges. Rainbow Road is specifically in Ailegun Ward, near key spots like Pako Oke-Afa and Ijegun Road. It’s often referenced alongside nearby roads like Nurudeen Obe Road (in Fadu Ward, likely named after OBE).

Construction History:

• Initial Construction (2013): Under then-Chairman Kehinde Bamigbetan, Rainbow Road was one of four key roads built using a N220 million loan from Skye Bank (approved from a requested N550 million). The others were Jubril Olabisi (Aigbaka Ward), Double Star (Oke-Afa Ward), and Nurudeen Obe (Fadu Ward). This addressed chronic bad roads and flooding in Ejigbo LCDA.
• Recent Upgrades by OBE: As Ejigbo LCDA Chairman (ca. 2021–2025), Hon. OBE (Monsurudeen Oloyede Bello) oversaw reconstructions and new links, including a “newly built road linking Jakande Gate and Ejigbo Secretariat.” Local mentions tie him to Rainbow Road improvements amid complaints about Jakande Gate’s poor state (e.g., ongoing rehab with gravel/sand reducing lanes). OBE’s tenure emphasized infrastructure, earning him accolades like “Political Leader of the Year.”

Connection to Sheik Ilyas: Sheikh Ilyas (likely Sheikh Ilyas Afolabi Alawe or Sheikh Ilyas Yahkub Al, prominent local Islamic scholars) is associated with Ejigbo/Jakande events. The road may be named or dedicated in his honor, aligning with OBE’s community-focused projects (e.g., mosques, ambulances). No explicit confirmation, but local contexts link “Sheik Ilyas” to the area.

Project Breakdown (Available Details): Detailed specs/costs for a “Sheik Ilyas Rainbow Road” upgrade aren’t publicly itemized online (likely internal LCDA records). Key insights:

• 2013 Phase (4 Roads Total): N220M total (~N55M/road avg., concrete surfacing). Focused on grading, drainage, and asphalt to fix impassable conditions.
• Amount Spent Under OBE’s Tenure: The exact amount spent on Rainbow Road’s construction or upgrades during OBE’s administration (2017–2025) is not publicly disclosed in available sources, including budgets, treasury records, or news reports. However, similar road projects in Ejigbo LCDA during this period provide context:
  • Upgrading of Sheikh Niyass Street (potentially related, given naming similarities to Sheik Ilyas): ₦981,198,222 (interlocking stones).
  • Upgrading of Jubril Olabisi Street (another 2013 road upgraded under OBE): ₦922,341,656.41.
  • Construction of Falana Road (Phase 1): ₦505,065,301.18.
  • Construction of Falana Street (Phase 2): ₦212,962,927.80. These figures stem from a 2025 petition against OBE alleging inflated costs and misconduct, but no direct reference to Rainbow Road. Part of broader rehab (e.g., Jakande Gate–Oke-Afa, with sand/gravel for base layers; traffic managed by LASTMA). Includes drainage, interlocking, and links to Idimu/Ejigbo roads. No isolated cost, but OBE’s projects (e.g., ambulances, complexes) highlight efficient local funding.

• Current Status (as of Jan 2026) Ongoing final touches with gravel/sand base → minor traffic but mostly smooth. Full paving nearly done. Ties into bigger Lagos road fixes.

  Overall Impact Turned nightmare roads into business-boosting, flood-resistant routes. Residents love it, despite some petitions and bigger federal delays nearby.

  Big Update: CivicWire is gearing up for a proper one-on-one, on-the-ground investigation to dig into the real facts, exact costs, quality, and current condition of Sheik Ilyas Rainbow Road.

  For official docs (exact length/cost), hit up Ejigbo LCDA Secretariat or Hon. OBE’s office — public info stays limited. 🚧