Following up on the part I of this release, I like to
appreciate the federal government and duo-state (Lagos and Ogun State) for
listening to our cry and opening the road for usage during the festive period.
Now, the construction has begun and the Struggles are back,
I’ll like to further bring more realities and options to the table.
Protection of life and property is one function of
government that cannot be underestimated and as such considered a primary
function. The insecurity on the road had grown from bad to worse and I like to
appeal to the government to make provision for security in the areas to reduce
the perpetrators of crime who takes advantage of the traffic situation.
Alternative route and meant to de-congest the pains of road
users while we await the completion of the road, but it saddens the heart that
some men of the Nigerian Police Force has taken advantage of the masses by
establishing a toll point at the alternative route demanding #100 from every
motorist before allowing them to use the alternative route, this is a heinous crime that needs to be
checked, some youths called 'area boys' too have erected same toll on the route
and it cost every motorist #200 to ply through the alternative road.
Driving against traffic is not criminal but dangerous and
can cause a lot of hazards. I hereby appeal to all motorist who have Inculcated
the habit of driving on one way to desist from the act, one-way driving will
not help solve traffic problem, it only adds more to the pains and at the end result
to hours of non-vehicular movement.
I like to remind the government for the need of towing
vehicles, health and emergency officials on this route to help keep hazards in
check.
The government should put in a place a project monitoring
team to supervise the pace of work on the axis.
In conclusion, I like to appeal to all residents of the
border town to keep being law-abiding citizens and go about daily activities
with the positive thought that the pain is just for a while.
Signed:
Okii
Otunba Simeon Okeowo.
08026987000
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