19th July, 2018
Dedeigbo Ayodeji
Lagos State Commissioner of Police Edgal Imohimi has assured Lagosians that the perennial traffic gridlock on Apapa-Oshodi expressway will soon be a thing of the past.
The Lagos police boss gave the assurance at a town hall meeting held on Wednesday attended by the Brigade Commander 9th Brigade, Sector Commander FRSC, Commandant NSCDC, General manager of LASTMA, Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers with jurisdictional responsibilities to areas affected by the gridlock and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Lagos State.
Imohimi described the gridlock as a lingering problem caused by port reforms, road construction and activities generated by various tank farms located in Apapa and environs.
The meeting was adjourned to accommodate other stakeholders from the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), NUPENG, Truck Drivers Union and the Shippers Council of Nigeria with a view to finding ways to ameliorate the traffic situation in Apapa and environs.
The police boss thanked the people of Apapa for their patience, stating that in a few weeks from now, they will heave a sigh of relief.
He urged them to exercise a little more patience, adding that all routes to and from Apapa wharf are effectively policed by motorcycle and foot patrol teams of the Lagos Police Command.
According to the police commissioner, the motorcycle patrol teams are to maintain visibility on all routes affected by the Apapa gridlock and respond quickly to distress situations.
He assured that in no distant time, the traffic palaver will be permanently addressed as all hands are on deck to find solution to the problem.