\u2026clean-up exercise began after expiration of notices served<\/b><\/p>\n
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) over the weekend commenced a total clean-up exercise of all environmental degradation in Apapa and its environs.<\/p>\n
The General Manager of LASTMA Mr Bolaji Oreagba disclosed that the clean-up exercise on all environmental degradation began after the expiration of notices served on owners of illegal shanties, kiosks, containarised shops and abandoned trailers in Apapa and its environs.<\/p>\n
Mr. Oreagba confirmed that the clean-up exercise which would last for 7 days began over the weekend with the demolition of several illegal shanties, kiosks , containarised shops, towing of abandoned trailers and dismantling of illegal garages.<\/p>\n
He confirmed further that all those demolished illegal shanties around the Nigerian Port does not only constitute health and safety risks but, also served as a haven for criminals who make use of such locations as hideouts.<\/p>\n
According to the General Manager “all abandoned trailers from the Nigerian Port’s first gate down to the underneath of Lilypond Bridge constituting environmental nuisance were all towed by the team.<\/p>\n
“The area is becoming a breeding ground for miscreants and hoodlums who on daily basis extorts money from innocent motorists and impede the free flow of traffic”<\/p>\n
The General Manager Security of Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Jamil Khalil hinted that the clean-up exercise on all environmental degradation in Apapa and its environs is long over-due.<\/p>\n
He maintained that Nigerian Ports Authority carried out radio jingles and enlightenment campaigns educating members of the public on the need for the clean-up exercise.<\/p>\n
Relevant Agencies of Government involved during the commencement of the clean-up exercise include Nigeria Police (Lagos State Ports Command), Op MESA and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).<\/p>\n
Adebayo Taofiq
\nDirector, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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