Thread by @jidesanwoolu

One of the biggest projects for our government is fixing #EkoTraffic. Lagosians spend unproductive number of hours in traffic everyday and we are urgently addressing this as we build #ForAGreaterLagos.

Our focus in 100 days has been on 7 major areas.

Step 1 was repositioning the @LSPWC_Official for the huge task of fixing our roads. New leadership and processes were introduced which has seen hundreds of potholes fixed, day and night schedule introduced and a concrete plan to fix every road in Lagos. #EkoTraffic

@LSPWC_Official beyond accelerating repairs is ensuring that these roads remain motorable. The rains are still here but a lot of palliative work is ongoing. They are working everyday and using every opportunity to ensure every affected road is fixed.

#EkoTraffic

One of the major promises we made is eliminating trailers from the Eko Bridge and working with the FG to implement a port call-in system. The situation is not as it was on the bridge and we are working with the Federal Govt to fix the roads around the ports.

#EkoTraffic

Another step we have taken is the maintenance of traffic lights, introduction of traffic cameras, a cashless toll system and other technological tools that will ensure we can solve #EkoTraffic in the long term.

Step 4 was to reduce man made accidents and traffic caused by disobeying traffic laws and general lawlessness on our roads. We emphasised the Lagos Traffic Law with penalties that are amongst the lowest in environments with the sort of traffic we experience #EkoTraffic

We want the Lagos Traffic Law to be a deterrent and since implementation we have seen an improvement in conduct by road users. We set up a mobile court working with the State judiciary to ensure fair and swift justice. The law applies to everyone. #EkoTraffic

Step 5 was reforming and improving @followlastma to meet with the demands of a city like ours. One of the first executive orders I signed was to introduce a shift system to increase work hours. We also increased their allowances to improve productivity. #EkoTraffic

In reforming @followlastma, we are improving all areas of the team, employing more officers, retraining, reducing corrupt practices on the roads and other problems we have identified. We are also working with other security agencies to support these efforts. #EkoTraffic

Step 6 is to diversify the transportation options available to Lagosians. We have changed leadership across a lot of the key agencies that support our transportation plans. Our government is supportive of properly executed private sector transportation initiatives #EkoTraffic

We have had engagements with local and international players about increasing options, providing better service and improving security for Lagosians. Diversified transportation options are important and our plans for water, road and other channels are on course.

#EkoTraffic

Step 7 is financing our key infrastructural projects.

From France to Japan to the Netherlands, the UAE and the USA, we have had engagements with local and international partners focused on road, water and air transport options for Lagos. #EkoTraffic