The Lagos State Government has issued a 7-day ‘Vacation Order’ to motorists and commercial bus drivers operating on the top of bridges across the State.
This announcement was made in a statement by Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation.
Giwa emphasized the negative impact of vehicles causing severe obstructions around these bridges and the resulting traffic issues.
Despite repeated warnings and government directives, commercial bus drivers have persisted in defying these orders. The administration has invested substantial resources in the construction of standard bus terminals and garages for commercial activities throughout Lagos.
The statement read in part, “Every motorist/commercial bus driver operating along ‘Apongbon’ and ‘Idumota’ (Cater) Bridges, ‘Elegbata:, ‘Ebute-Ero’ and ‘Ejalonibu’ must as a matter of urgency vacate these areas as LASTMA would commence strict enforcement operation immediately after the expiration of this ultimatum until zero tolerance is achieved across the state.”
Giwa also emphasized that after the ultimatum ends, vehicles found in contravention will face immediate charges in the Lagos State Mobile Court for prosecution.
The 7-day ‘Vacation Order’ takes effect immediately, starting from today.