The Lagos State Government has told the Lekki Concession Company that it must not implement the propose hike in fare at the two toll gates it is managing in the State.
The company had during the week circulated a leaflet detailing the proposed increase, which was to take effect from November 8, 2017.
However, the State Government in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Steve Ayorinde, barred the company from effecting the change in fare.
The statement by Ayorinde reads in full: “The attention of Lagos State Government has been drawn to the announcement of a proposed tariff hike on Lekki-Epe Expressway and Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge by the Lekki Concession Company (LCC).
“The Lagos State government hereby informs the general public that the said tariff hike has now been put on hold as the necessary consultations with stakeholders are yet to be concluded.
“While government recognises the need for periodic review of tariffs and any other levies appertaining to road infrastructure maintenance in the state, the public and critical stakeholders as the ultimate beneficiaries of such facilities must always be carried along at all times.
“Therefore, the proposed tariff hike cannot be effected at this period in the interest of the public, while further consultations continue.”
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