UPDATE: Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu was at Apongbon, Lagos Island to inspect the damage caused by fire by Eko Bridge, Ebute Ero and Environs few days ago… Mr Governor was in company of the two Chairmen of the LGA, Cabinet Members and others.
Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency (LASEMA), @OkeOsanyintolu giving the update of the situation to Governor @jidesanwoolu and the team. Markets that were affected by fire under the bridge include Irewole, Ecowas, Asejere markets etc etc
Governor @jidesanwoolu also inspected the heavy damage the fire did to the bridge, which opened up the slabs that divided the Eko Bridge at the Apongbon Section, outward Lagos Island.
Governor @jidesanwoolu speaking with some of the Traders that once occupied the under bridge, Mr Governor spoke in Yoruba to the traders occupying the Underbridge on the need to leave the the place for the general good of the State.
Governor @jidesanwoolu once again states it clearly that the traders under the bridge will not be allowed to continue to occupy the under bridge and that the 7-Day Ultimatum stands.
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Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu this evening at the Pictorial Exhibition on Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu themed: “The
Last Man Standing” at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Governor @jidesanwoolu bringing back memories while watching the State of State Address by the then Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu … when Oloruninmbe Mamora @DrAOMamora was the Speaker of the House of Assembly.
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.
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.
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.