Lagos State Government Sunday appraised its restriction orders on motorcycles and tricycles restriction in Lagos and commended the operators for complying with the order in six local government areas, major highways and bridges.
The government, which described the level of compliance as over 90 per cent since the enforcement of the order on February 1, praised companies which had directed their riders to obey the directive.
“This 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.
“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,” the government said.
Meanwhile, in an effort to minimise the impact of the restriction of motorcycles and tricycles on commuters, Lagos Bus Services Limited would be expanding its operations from February 3 to additional routes.
“We will also be increasing capacity on our existing routes. We have also ramped up water transportation services with provision of new jetties.
“A fleet of 65 buses will join the others on some major routes as from February 3. 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.
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“The government is not unaware that enforcing this directive may lead to some job losses. The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration plans to announce some measures to tackle the likely effects of the order, besides the programmes of various agencies, such as 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.
“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,” the statement added.
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