The Lagos State Government has assured the stakeholders in Apapa that it will not relent in its efforts to eradicate gridlock on the Mile 2-Tin Can axis of the State.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, explained that the state government is attempting to address the difficulties affecting the ongoing construction of the Mile 2- Tin Can axis despite the success recorded in managing traffic flow in and out of Apapa Port during the inspection of the Mile 2- Tincan section of the Apapa /Oshodi Expressway.
Giwa continued by saying that the Traffic Management Enforcement Team had taken note of the worries of the truckers and the construction firm Hi-tech and would be enlisted to develop and implement a long-term solution to ease the congestion on the lane leading to Tincan Port.
He reaffirmed that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration would keep in touch with all stakeholders to ensure cooperation and quick completion of the port access roads and smooth travel within and outside of Apapa.
The Special adviser reiterated that okada operations were still prohibited in Apapa despite recalcitrant riders seen flouting the ban.
He assured that penalties would be meted out accordingly by the security formations charged with enforcing the ban across the ten (10) Local Government areas of the State.
The Port Manager, Hi-Tech, Mr. Willie Barkhuisen declared that with the support of the state government, the company would complete rehabilitation works along the Mile-2-Tin Can 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 towards bettering 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 Mile2-Tin Can axis.