I am not sure of the exact reasons why the Lagos State Government would take such step against the people. But I’m not surprised, judging by the pedigree and past radical deeds of the state government. Although the move could be a precautionary measure to make the environment look beautiful, but the state must consider that the people have rights which should not be trampled upon and not just issue out laws and expect everyone to succumb to them.
Some people make a living in dry cleaning business. With the directive, where will they dry these clothes after washing them? No matter how clean they want Lagos to be, banning the spreading of clothes outside is not the way to go about it.
The government must state in clear terms why people shouldn’t spread their clothes outside. They are just dishing out random decrees and making citizens suffer. I feel it’s not just democratic of the government.
– Ojei Omogie
It is a good decision
The idea of spreading clothes on balconies, fences, etc, is not good at all. Looking back at the compound I once lived, it makes the entire building look very untidy and gives the passers-by the impression that the compound is over-crowded and the occupants are uneducated.
Anyway, how does the government want to correct this error which has eaten deep considering the nature of buildings and the compounds?
–Ikpeamanam Uche
It’s a welcome development
I believe it is a good move by the government because when you go to some areas, you’ll be surprised and even embarrassed by the way they litter their clothes all over the place. It makes the environment look untidy, and this practice has been abused. It’s a welcome development, at least itwill make the environment look more decent and appealing. Residents will have to adjust to this new rule or face the penalty.
–Femi Okunnuwa
It’s unfair
I am not supporting this decision because I believe it is unfair on the citizens of Lagos State. The houses belong to them and they should be free to make use of the compounds. People are not expected to dry clothesinside their house.
–Idowu Omowunmi
Government has misplaced priorities
I think this decision was taken to keepLagos clean. But I don’t know whetherto condemn the idea of spreading of clothes outside or encourage it. However, if residents can’t spread clothes within the space in their compound, where else are they expected to do that? Are they discouraging us from drying our clothes in the sun? Maybe I’m wrong but I guess there are better and more pressing issues the Lagos State Government can attend to, such as security, electricity and traffic problems. The state government should think of ways to make Lagos more habitable and peaceful for residents rather than making it more difficult. Yes, Lagos wants to be like London, but let’s put other things in place.
–Adeyinka Oni
Use of hangers better
I agree with this one and I do not think spreading clothes in the open should be encouraged in any way. People should be sensitised on the dangers involved in spreading clothes on fences, which could be an invitation to reptiles. A better way to spread clothes would be to use hangers on twine held by poles. Asides from the dangers posed, I also think that it is not a standard practice.It does not present a beautiful sight with clothes strewn on fences, bridge railings and all. It appears untidy. Clothes should just be simply hung ontwines or use hangers. But I also thinkthat, instead of this, why is the state government not tackling more pressing needs such as refuse dumps,incessant flooding and bad roads in the state?
– Oyinlola Sobowale
Plan is trivial
The present government in Lagos State has shown itself among other administrations in the country to be strong with laws and prudent with its stance on reforming the state. It is good that the administration glows with legal luminaries who know the law, but they fail to understand the laws of the common man, his plights, challenges and financial capability. They do not know the frustrations of the common man: that he can barely feed, send his children to school or find a decent place to lay his head after a stressful day with no earning. It is only when the poor have solved some of these challenges that the government can start talking about matters as trivial as seizing clothes onrailings and public places. The average Lagosian has a choice to protest but he knows the law is not his friend.
–Adausu Emuobo
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Lagos state Gov' are just too rigid about issue,we are human, we need to consider our self,moreso,all lagosian re not upper class people
ReplyDeleteBefore 2015, LAGOS STATE will BAN WALKING in IKEJA, V.I., IKOYI, LAGOS ISLAND & AJAH. RUBBISH!
ReplyDeleteBut there are more pressing issues at hand than spreading of clothes .issues like security , poor stnrd of education especially in our public schs.,unemployment,no housing plan for lagosians etc. . I think these shld first of all be addressed and every on oda thing will automatically fall in . As far as I'm concerned, clothes spreading is a trivial issue .
ReplyDeleteCorrect me if I'm wrong, but I believe the issue is not spreading clothes outside, but that of spreading indiscriminately like on railings, fences and the likes where all can view them, which in most cases are an eye sore. In that regard it is a welcome development, every ministry has its on duty to carry out and this being done now does not imply that government is not thrashing out the so called 'pressing needs'. We have been impressed so far with this governments achievement let's not put sentiments into things and start condeming it. Eko o ni baje.
ReplyDeleteAnother word for transformation is modernization. Many of our people are comfortable with the poor and unacceptable way they are living. But it is the same people who voted the present administration into power and God willing, Fashola will live out to the fullest potential the capability of his Administration. After all, there is a popular American saying that says "...You can take 'some people' out of the country, but you can not take the 'country' out of 'some people'.....".
ReplyDeleteI don't understand the sense and the reason behind this new irrational law, I wonder and fear one day the poor will have nothing to eat but the rich (it is called revolution). Our rights are been trampled upon, like we don't have a say and the arms of govt representing the people misplace how to defend and educate the governor that such measures and law is not what we need at the moment. Pls think Mr Fashola cos I have always been in support of ur governance but you are taking it too far by depriving the rights of the citizens. God bless Lagos and help the governor to act aright
ReplyDeleteLet the government suggest alternatives for people to wash their clothes, then they can tell them not spread their clothes everywhere. When a home does not have washer and dryer, no laundromat in the community and even if there is washer and dryer, there is no electricity to run them. They should go to the source of the problem and solve it from there. So longer as people don;t have any other way to spread their clothes, they will keep spreading it the old fashioned way. You will not see people spreading out their clothes in public if they have a better and more private means of drying out their clothes. Nobody wants the whole world to see their underwear flapping in the wind. People are just doing this b'cos they do not have a better way of doing it.
ReplyDeleteGov. Fash and the state house of assembly should focus on & solve more critical problems such as:
ReplyDelete1. Some areas have no roads & electricity
2. Some areas with roads have only one inadequate road serving a large, growing communit. Examples are Lekki-Epe expressway. Where a 10km journey may last more than one and a half hours. Iwaya has only one access.
3. Slums abound around the state.
4. What about corruption? Has it been tamed yet?
5. Mass transit nko? How far?
The spreading of laundry will take care of itself when people have a better life; end of story!
Fash, please
It is understandable for most Nigerians to get uncomfortable when they're directed to the part that leads to modernisation, civilisation & good decent life. Funny enough the dream of the average Nigerian is to get an opportunity to live in any of todays fist world countroes . But when the same things that made those Nations enviable are attempted here,there's so much rejection. Tell me any of those countries we want to be like in 20-20 that use 'okada' as means of transport. How many of such countries have hawkers on their streets? You'll need to fulfill a lot of protocol to own and use a GSM phone. What I think that law intends to do is teach Lagosian how to live a decent life. Can you eat bananas & throw away thru d window of your car on the streets of London,Washington,Paris etc.The way these pple see Nigerians living contributes to their strictness about letting Nigerians migrate to their countries. If Nigeria becomes as beautiful as Washington,New York,Paris or London, what wiil so many of us be searching for in their Embassies? There're certain sacrifices we need to make if this country will progress like some other Nations.
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