The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring a safe, secure and habitable environment with the successful hosting of its Special Advocacy and Public Sensitisation Programme over the weekend.
The event, which commenced at the Safety Arena, Bolade, Oshodi, brought together stakeholders from across the state to address pressing environmental and traffic-related issues under the theme: “Zero-Tolerance for Environmental and Traffic Offences”.
The Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Pedro Lawal, who was accompanied by the Coordinator of the Mobile Court, Mrs. Arinola Ogbara, stated that the THEMES Plus agenda of the present administration has provided enough bus stops to prevent traffic obstruction by commercial vehicles that pick up passengers on the highway while it has also provided toilets to prevent open defecation in the metropolis.
Also, speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, emphasised the need for public collaboration in upholding the state’s environmental and traffic laws. “This programme reflects the Agency’s unwavering resolve to promote awareness, enforce regulations, and foster a culture of responsibility among residents”, he said.
He further assured Lagosians that the force remains resolute in its mission to uphold the laws of the state, ensuring a safe, serene, and habitable environment for all.
The programme highlighted critical violations that pose threats to public safety and urban order, including driving against traffic (One-Way violations), obstruction of roadways, unauthorised street trading, open defecation, Non-use of pedestrian bridges, Illegal operation of motorcycles (okada) on highway, blocking streets for parties and others
To further pass the message, Taskforce officials embarked on sensitisation tours to key areas such as Oshodi, Ikeja Along, Ikeja Under Bridge and Abule Egba, engaging with residents and community leaders.
The team also visited the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Lagos Headquarters, where they were warmly received by the Chairman, Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle (aka Sego) and his executives, who pledged their support for the initiative.
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