Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on residents to remain patient and considerate while using the roads across the state.
He made the appeal on Friday during the inauguration of the rehabilitated Akilo 1.0 MGD Micro Water Treatment Plant, where he also assured the public that Lagos is fully prepared to welcome visitors during the festive season.
Sanwo-Olu emphasized the need for calm and orderly conduct among motorists, saying, “Let us also use this opportunity again, since we are in front of cameras, to tell people to be patient on the road, to be patient. They are not the only road users.”
Sanwo-Olu noted that traffic and security agencies are working round-the-clock to ensure smooth movement and safety.
“Understand and appreciate that LASTMA will work 24 hours. Now, the police we supported them yesterday with additional vehicles under the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. So they will be there to protect you. Everything has been made and provisions have been made.”
He highlighted previous efforts by security operatives to keep residents safe even at odd hours.
“You’ve seen last month at 2am at 3am just to ensure that you could get home safely. All of the security operatives are also going to be enjoying and ensuring that it’s a season of sensitivity. But do it responsibly. Make sure that you are your brother’s keeper.”
The governor urged Lagosians to show consideration for others on the road. “Make sure that you also have other road users on the road. So patience is important. Respect the rules of the day.”
Reiterating the state’s readiness for increased holiday traffic,Sanwo-Olu added, “Just ensure that all of us are in this together, and it will be a prosperous and a wonderful unity season for everyone. I think it’s just an opportunity for me to re-emphasize that the city is heavily ready to take in the influx of all of our visitors, both local and international, we are ready to make sure that the space is available for you and it will work and work well for you.”
