Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos state
commissioner for information, says the ongoing repair of roads has worsened the
traffic situation.
Lagosians have been complaining
about the man-hour loss as a result of gridlock across the state.
In a statement on Wednesday,
Omotoso said since the beginning of the massive road repairs under “Operation
116” across the state, the traffic has been heavy.
He said the government is aware
of the discomfort commuters and motorists had been experiencing, adding that
“relevant agencies” had been directed to review traffic control and regulation
policies toward identifying long-lasting solution to the gridlocks.
Omotoso added that the daily
influx of people from other parts of Nigeria contributes to the persistent
traffic across the state.
He advised motorists to use
alternative routes so as to ease the time and stress of staying in traffic.
“The administration sympathises
with residents on the inconvenience being suffered daily,” the statement read.
“In fulfilment of its commitment
to making the roads motorable immediately the rains subside, resources and
equipment have been deployed to fix degenerated roads. The discomfort will be
short-lived.
“The daily influx of people from
other parts of the country into Lagos has contributed to the big human and
vehicular pressure on the roads.
“Government will surely surmount
the challenges with technology and enforcement of traffic rules.
“Government appreciates the
perseverance of Lagosians and pledges its commitment to pooling all its
resources together to achieve a permanent solution to the problem posed by the
rehabilitation of bad roads.
“The administration will ensure
that majority of the roads become smooth and motorable before the Yuletide.”
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