By: Manoah Kikekon
BADAGRY, LAGOS — In a swift reaction to investigative media spotlighting, the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Tourism and Ministry of Tourism has paid an oversight visit to the ongoing infrastructural projects at the historic Point of No Return in Gberefu, Badagry on Wednesday June 10 2026.
The high-powered delegation, led by Hon. Bonu Solomon Saanu the lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency I and Chairman of the House Committee on Tourism was at the site to inspect the Quality Assurance of the ongoing developments.
The legislative intervention comes directly on the heels of an exclusive investigative report by News Peddlers, which exposed substandard construction practices on the tourist footpath, by the contractor, Sageto Limited and the fear of the residents that the Tunnel structure has lost its quality to stand the test of time.
Following the News Peddlers report, immediate corrective measures were visible at the site. Workers were seen laying protective nylon sheeting before setting down the interlocking stones a standard engineering practice that had been previously bypassed.
Addressing journalists during the inspection, Hon. Bonu Solomon Saanu confirmed that the House took action immediately after the media report went viral online.
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"We've seen it online that substandard job is going on here and we have sought approval from the Speaker to come and see what is going on," Hon. Bonu stated. "In the current Assembly, we don't need to wait for formal petitions; whatever public concern we see, we take it seriously."
The lawmaker explained that his team rigorously inspected the Footpath, the Attenuation Well, and the historic Tunnel. While acknowledging the immediate improvements made by the contractor post-media exposure, he demanded full transparency.
"We have interrogated the contractor vis-à-vis the Ministry of Tourism and have asked for specific documents which must be submitted to the House of Assembly for strict review," Hon. Bonu added. "We have seen some things that should be adjusted. However, I want the publisher of the article to hold on and make sure the job gets to 90% completion before further complaints. A key thing about tourism is maintenance, and there is always room for future improvement."
Local stakeholders in Gberefu noted that while they have had to step in as watchdogs, the legislative visit has brought much-needed accountability to the historic site.
Chief Samson Hungbo, the Baale of Gberefu, revealed that the community leadership had previously noticed structural discrepancies on the site.
"The work they are doing here is not bad, but myself and my cabinet have come here on at least two occasions where we saw things that were not proper. We corrected them, and they took to the corrections," the Baale remarked. "This visit by the lawmakers is good because they can now confirm what we have been saying with their own eyes."
Expressing appreciation for the swift political response, a Gberefu resident told News Peddlers:
"I really commend the efforts of Hon. Bonu Solomon Saanu. We wouldn't have achieved this level of contractor compliance without his consistent effort. We hope he gets more opportunities to bring good things to his people."
Addressing the critical concerns raised regarding structural degradation due to coastal elements, the engineering team assured the public that the core infrastructure remains sound.
Mr. Alabi, the project's structural engineer, explained to News Peddlers in a separate engagement that the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean presents unique environmental challenges that are now being aggressively mitigated.
"The outer surface has rusted, but it is not structurally compromised. Some metals that have totally rusted are just thrusts—they are not really carrying any weight, and we have already changed them," Mr. Alabi explained. "The foundation is still very strong; the major thing needed was continuous maintenance. We are sealing the whole body this time to prevent future rust, because exposure to sea water is the primary culprit."
Providing a definitive timeline for the delivery of the premium tourism asset, the project's Quantity Surveyor, Adejo Oshaba, assured residents and cultural enthusiasts that the wait would soon be over.
"All the projects we have here will be fully completed in the next six months, and the people will see the world-class quality for themselves," Oshaba stated.