UPDATE: Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu today officially launched the 1000 @gacmotorcig GS3 and GA4 Sport Utility Lagos Rides Vehicles with the @LagosRide Taxi Scheme.
This is in fulfillment of Mr. Governor’s announcement in March 2021, at the unveiling of the new e-hailing taxi scheme to complement the multi-modal transport network being developed in Lagos State.
An installation of security embedded dashboard cameras in each car for real-time activities monitoring with panic button connected to a control command centre that can be used by either parties inside the car in case of assault or emergency.
- 5,706 drivers download on the “Drivers App Download”
- 1,786 applications already submitted by drivers
- Registration and Enrolment Fee already accepted from 359 drivers with others awaiting screening.
The process that each operator will go through for the safety and security of life and effective operations include:
I. Verification of LASDRI ID (where available, if not Lagos Ride as partner facilitates procurement of one with LASDRI)
II. Medical history check
III. Security check
IV. Verification of LASSRA (where available, if not Lagos Ride as partner facilitates procurement of one with LASSRA)
V. NIN verification
VI. Driver’s license verification
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FLASH: Following the Inferno which engulfed the Apongbon axis of the Eko Bridge in the early hours of the day, the Lagos State Government has shut the bridge while diverting traffic for the safety of motorists.
Highlighting the alternative routes, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde explained that integrity assessment will be carried out to ascertain the level of damage caused by the fire incidence for adequate rehabilitation of the bridge.
Oladeinde advised Motorists heading towards Apongbon from Surulere and its environs to use Ijora/Apapa route or Leventis/UBA Roundabout to connect Marina and their desired destinations.
FULL SPEECH: “Mr President, In the Last 9 months, you have been to Lagos 3 times, Let me welcome you, once again to Lagos, let me welcome you the center of excellence, let me welcome you to the State of aquatic splendor” - Governor @jidesanwoolu
Governor @jidesanwoolu thanked President Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari for all the Project commissioning he has done in Lagos in the last 9 months, From Security for Navy, Security for Police and the Rail Infrastructure Project.
Governor @jidesanwoolu praised the strength and patriotism of Alhaji @AlikoDangote for putting this gigantic project in Place … Mr Governor thanked Alhaji Dangote for forging on with this project even with the challenges.
PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENT IN LAGOS: Event to hold between 8.00am and 12 noon, the traffic management of the event necessitated the release of the alternative routes.
- Motorists from Apapa/Oshodi will be able to use Agege Motor Road to link PWD to connect Works Road or General Adeyinka Adebayo Road to access Oba Akinjobi inward Ikeja General Hospital and connect Local Airport through the Underpass.
- Motorists on Agege Motor Road are advised to link Charity by the Armed Resettlement Centre on the service lanes and make a U-turn at Cappa/Bolade axis inwards shogunle to access PWD to continue their journey.
[PETROL SOUVENIR]: PRIME SUSPECT ARRESTED, ARRAIGNED
The prime suspect who distributed kegs of petrol as souvenirs at a party held at Havilah Events Centre, Victoria Island on 4th March, 2022, has been arrested, and subsequently arrraigned.
The suspect, Ogbulu Chidinma Pearl, was arraigned on a four-count charge of conduct likely to cause breach of peace, endangering human life by distributing combustible matter in a public gathering, …
…. intent to do harm to another and unlawfully carrying on the business of storage and containerising petroleum product without permit.
CHILD FOUND WITH DISPATCH RIDER NOT STOLEN - POLICE
On 11th March, 2022, a video of a dispatch rider accused of concealing a suspected stolen child in a courier box went viral on the social media, causing apprehension.
Although the incident was not reported at any police station, however, the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, fdc, mnim, psc, directed that the incident should be investigated immediately.
In compliance with the directive, investigation was initiated which led to the discovery of the scene. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the child was not stolen afterall and that he was not kept in the courier box as alleged by the mob.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, has applauded the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (@ndlea_nigeria) for its fight against drug abuse towards making Lagos a Drug Free State.
Engr. Bamgbose-Martins spoke when he received a team of Narcotics Officers led by the Zonal Commander, Zone H of the NDLEA, Dr. Segun Kolawole Oke, on a courtesy visit to his office in Alausa, enjoining the Agency to collaborate with relevant NGOs …
… in order to eradicate drug-related menace in the country.
While reiterating that the Ministry is saddled with the responsibility of supervising all Emergencies and Disaster Management Agencies in the State, the Commissioner said the State Government,…