By Demi Adeniyi
Lagos State Government has assured Apapa stakeholders that it won’t relent in its efforts to eradicate gridlock on the Mile2-Tincan axis.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa who disclosed this yesterday, at a meeting with stakeholders on the maritime corridor, explained that despite the success recorded in managing traffic flow in and out of Apapa Port, the State Government is trying to resolve the challenges plaguing the ongoing construction of the Mile2-Tin Can axis.
Giwa explained that the concerns of the Truckers and the construction company, Hi-tech, have been well noted by the Traffic Management Enforcement Team, adding that they will be engaged to create and implement a lasting solution to reduce the gridlock on the lane inbound Tin Can Port.
He affirmed that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration will continue its engagements with all Stakeholders to ensure cooperation and speed in rounding up construction of the port access roads and ensuring seamless movement in and out of Apapa and its environs.
The Special Adviser reiterated that Okada operations is still prohibited at Apapa despite recalcitrant riders seen flouting the ban. He assured that the penalties will be meted out accordingly by the security formations charged with enforcing the ban across the ten (10) Local Government areas of the State.
Affirming the words of the Special Adviser, the Port Manager, Hi-Tech, Mr. Willie Barkhuisen declared that with the support of the State Government, the company will complete the rehabilitation works along the Mile-2-Tincan axis in two months.
The General Manager Engineering, Dangote Group represented by Engr. Akinsanya Bolaji lauded the Lagos State Government for its dedication and support in ensuring that the rehabilitation of the Port access roads is completed in record time. He assured that the Dangote Group will remain supportive of improving port operations.
The Port Manager, Nigerian Port Authority, Jubril Bubba, Director Operations Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Mr. Peter, Port Manager Hi-Tech, Willie Barkhusien and his team were also present at the inspection exercise on the Mile 2-Tincan axis.