Following the partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for routine maintenance by the Federal Ministry of Works, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) has reiterated its readiness to sustain the Oyingbo axis of any impediment mostly caused by the activities of food traders (vegetables), who occupy major parts of the road for offloading and selling of their produce resulting into heavy traffic gridlock around Oyingbo Market and the Lagos Mainland environment.
The Corps Marshal of the Agency, CP Gbemisola Akinpelu (retd), disclosed this at the Command Headquarters, Bolade-Oshodi.
According to Akinpelu: “Oyingbo-Iddo via Carter Bridge is one of alternative routes to ease traffic movement into the Island during the repairs and as such, the Agency operatives tagged OYINGBO RESCUE TEAM who have been stationed in the last three months to curb the activities of these recalcitrant traders would be fortified to ensure significant improvement is achieved towards reducing to the barest minimum, the activities of the traders and drivers who disrupt free traffic movement around this axis.”
She said the Agency in the past engaged in series of meetings coupled with advocacy and sensitisation in and around the Lagos Mainland Local Government Area in line with the mandate of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at ensuring general cleanliness of roads and free vehicular movement the in the State.
Akinpelu further stated that the Agency would be working with other enforcement Agencies such as the Police, Lagos State Neighbourhood and Safety Corps, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Central Business District and other security operatives to prevent any trading activities before, during and after the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge across the State.
She also noted with dismay the unending issue of traffic, reduction in road capacity, general obstructions as a result of commercial activities (indiscriminate parking and trading), especially during this Sallah period, adding that necessary action will be taken against any erring individual or group of persons.
The Corps Marshal however reiterated the determination of the Agency to ensure that all citizens in the State abide by the stipulated environmental laws of the State.
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