The Lagos State government said it has noted the discomfort commuters and motorists have been experiencing since the beginning of the massive road repairs under ‘Operation 116’ across the state.
Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, in a statement on Wednesday, said there was no deliberate action to cause Lagosians any pain, describing the current situation as temporary.
He said the contractors had been speeding up their jobs and were being encouraged to work at night where possible, even as motorists were being advised to use alternative routes.
Omotosho stressed: “The administration sympathises with residents on the inconvenience suffered daily but in fulfillment 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.
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“The state government has directed the relevant agencies to review traffic control and regulation policies towards identifying a long-lasting remedy to the problem.
“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. The government will surely surmount the challenges with technology and enforcement of traffic rules.”
Omotosho expressed the government’s appreciation for the perseverance of Lagosians, pledging its commitment to pooling all its resources together to achieving 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,” he added.
