…14 ferries join waterways Tuesday
State government commends compliance with restrictions
…..Warns trouble makers to stead clear of Lagos roads.
The Lagos state government has announced its decision to inject 65 new buses on new and old routes to reduce challenge of ban on motor cycles and tri cycles in the Lagos metropolis.
Besides the government will also boost waterways transportation with 14 new ferries all over it’s jetties in the state.
This cheering news for commuters is coming as the government praises motorcycle and tricycle operators for complying with the restriction from six local government areas, major highways and bridges.
It will be recalled that the enforcement of the State Security Council’s order began on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
The level of compliance was over 90 %. In fact, some of the ride hailing companies directed their riders to obey the directive.
According to the state government in a statement yesterday,the development,” is commendable. The high level of compliance has shown that Lagosians agree with the government on the need to stop the danger that commercial motorcycles and tricycles have become – a big threat to safety of lives and security of our people. They should stand firm in supporting the government.”
It added that the little discomfort experienced by commuters on some routes due to the absence of motorcycles and tricycles is noted.
“This will not last as alternatives are being rolled out.
A fleet of 65 buses will join the others on some jmajor routes as from Monday , February 3, 2020: No less than 550 more buses are being expected. Besides, 14 ferries will be commissioned on Tuesday. This will further open up the waterways, reduce travel time on various routes and provide safe, dependable and comfortable alternatives for commuters.” the statement added.
The government is not unaware that enforcing this directive may lead to some job losses.
The state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu,it revealed also plans to announce some measures to tackle the likely effects of the order, besides the programmes of various agencies, such as the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Office of Civic Engagement, Lagos State Parks and Gardens and others.
“The government hereby warns all those who are planning to unleash violence on the state because of the ongoing enforcement to have a change of heart. Lagosians are peace loving and law abiding people, who will not embrace any disruption of their legal activities by failed politicians hiding under the evil of unwholesome activism adding that “the law enforcement agents have been directed to ensure that nobody takes the law into his hands. The government places a very high premium on law and order in the interest of all Lagosians. It will not fail to act when peace is threatened.”
