Lagos traffic, robberies worrisome – Governor

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State says the high rate of robbery and the chaotic traffic across the state are worrisome.

He, therefore, urged his commissioners and advisers to come up with ideas that would help alleviate the sufferings of Lagosians.

The governor was quoted as saying this at the inaugural retreat organised by the state government for commissioners, special advisers and body of permanent secretaries in the state, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, on Thursday.

The governor said he had directed the repair of all potholes to ease vehicular movement just as security agencies had been mandated to enforce the ban on commercial motorcycle operators popularly called okada riders.

Ambode, who said the government was also working hard to restrict street trading, urged motorists to stop patronising them so as to discourage street traders from the highways.

-Punch