SANWO-OLU INAUGURATES NEW BUS STATION IN ABULE EGBA ...Slashes Red Line train fares by 30 per cent

 

Yomi Durojaye 

 •Lagos expects delivery of CNG, electric buses third quarter

SANWO-OLU INAUGURATES NEW BUS STATION IN ABULE EGBA

Abule Egba suburb in Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has been integrated into the growing network of Lagos communities connected by modernised public bus stations.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, commissioned the newly completed Abule Egba Bus Terminal to aid and enhance seamless mass transportation from the suburb to other parts of the metropolis.

The imposing transport infrastructure, which is strategically situated close to Lagos Red Line corridor, provides a convenient transport route for passengers to board, exit buses and connect to other forms of transportation.

Sanwo-Olu said the project was another milestone recorded in his administration’s ongoing efforts to upgrade the State’s public transportation system with modern and sustainable infrastructure in order to enable the facilities meet up Lagosians’ commuting aspirations.

The Governor said the new bus terminal reflected his commitment to continuously enhance public transportation systems, strengthening connectivity and improving the overall experience for commuters.

He said: “Six years ago, we made a pledge to the people of Lagos that we would upgrade the State’s public transportation system with modern, sustainable infrastructure to enable them meet up their daily aspirations. Today, we are here in Abule Egba within Orile-Agege LCDA to handover yet another modernised bus terminal to our residents in fulfillment of our promise.

“This is a public bus terminal that will aid seamless commuting from here to other parts of Lagos. This infrastructure reflects our commitment to continuously enhancing public transportation systems, strengthening connectivity, and improving the overall experience for commuters. We are dedicated to taking ongoing steps to advance and modernise transportation across the State.”

Sanwo-Olu said his administration’s vision was not only to enhance mobility but also to catalyse urban and economic growth through interconnected transportation networks where residents would have choices to commute by rail, water or land.

He disclosed that his Government was building two additional interchange hubs in Marina and Mile 2, while another bus terminal is at the advanced stage of construction in Iyana Ipaja axis.

To further make intracity rail transport accessible to residents, Sanwo-Olu announced a 30 per cent reduction in fares for Lagos Red Line service, bringing down the fares from N1,500 to N1,000.

The Governor said the State was expecting the arrival of new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and electric buses by the third quarter of the year to enhance bus services.

The addition, he said, would expand the State’s current fleet, while also increasing the availability of buses and reducing waiting times at bus stops for commuters.

Urging residents in the area to take ownership of the project, Sanwo-Olu said: “This infrastructure has been made possible through your tax contributions. I urge you to take pride in it, protect it, and ensure that it remains safe from any harm or damage. By safeguarding these assets, we can all benefit from their long-term value and continue to build a better future for our community.”

Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, observed that the State’s strategic transportation policy emphasised provision of modern infrastructure to reduce travel time, while ensuring safety.

The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Wale Musa, said the State’s transportation policy was built upon a foundation of inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation. 

“This policy embodies the government’s commitment to providing safe, reliable, and affordable transportation options for all residents, regardless of their socio-economic status or location within the state as well as the integration of our various modes of transport system,” the Commissioner said.

Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (LAMATA), Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, noted that sustainable infrastructure remained the backbone that would make seamless connectivity possible in a transport system.

She said: “Bus terminals are important because they offer central location for passengers to board and connect to other forms of transportation. To date, the Lagos Government has provided bus terminals in Ikeja, Oshodi, Ajah, Oyingbo, Yaba, Ojota, Ifako Ijaiye and now at Abule Egba. Iyana Ipaja bus terminal will soon join the list.”

Notable features in the Abule Egba terminal include loading bays, a terminal building with a customer service area, a waiting area, spaces for restaurants and other commercial services, offices for ground staff, public conveniences, a water treatment plant and provision for green energy, among others.

Education: Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Blocks of Classrooms In Lagos Schools | AgegePulse Magazine ...Says Students' Access To World-Class Facilities's Significant

  

The Governor of  Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday Inaugurated blocks of classrooms at Oregun High School, Babs Fafunwa Millennium Senior Grammar School and Senior Secondary School, Ikeja, Lagos. 

Middle: Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Housing, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka addressing journalists; Permanent Secretary/Tutor General Education District 6, Mrs okelola Oludara during commissioning of renovated blocks of classrooms at Oregun Junior High School, Oregun, Lagos

He stated that the projects will further drive the “Education and Technology” pillar of his administration T.H.E.M.E agenda.

Mr. Governor who was ably represented by his Special Adviser on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka disclosed that his administration has completed over 1,097 projects covering 970 schools across the State.

Sanwo-Olu stressed that teaching and learning can only be effective in a conducive environment. "The significance of the projects is to make sure children’s in the state have access to world-class facilities".

“In order to accelerate our children’s access to world-class pedagogical learning, we have aggressively embarked on the provision of blocks of classrooms, administrative office, schools furniture, laboratories, modern toilet facilities and security across the six Education Districts and Local Government Councils. Therefore, our children have access to quality education irrespective of their location.”

Addressing the media, Mrs. Toke-Benson  confirmed that Governor Sanwo-Olu led Administration has so far completed over 1,097 projects covering 970 schools across the State. In the last two years, our government has ensured the prompt construction and rehabilitation of 322 dilapidated public schools, while 87,000 dual composite units of furniture were supplied to Primary and Secondary Schools across the State.

While charging the  community leaders, schools administrators, staff and students of the schools to take ownership of the projects. “All hands must be on deck to ensure that miscreants do not destroy or cart away the properties of our schools. The security of our schools is our collective responsibility.”

The Chairman, Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) Lagos State, Comrade Hassan Akintoye, commended Sanwo-Olu for his massive investment in education in the State.

Coronavirus/Lassa Fever: Egunjobi Inaugurates Emergency Preparedness, Response Team .

...Charged Residents on Regular Handwash

Following the outbreak of the deadly diseases in the country, Lassa Fever and that of Corona Virus, The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP) today took sensitization campaign and awareness to market in order to sensitise the community members and the general public on prevention of Coronavirus and Lassa Fever in Agege Local government.

He said that, "Available evidences in all countries have shown that infectious diseases are now on the rampage.

"Lassa fever has killed so many people in Nigeria. Coronavirus has also become a very serious global challenge.

"I believe we are all aware that Nigeria as of this morning has one confirmed case of the deadly Coronavirus disease otherwise known as COVID-19.

"In the same vein, several people are currently under medical examinations and in isolation centres or quarantined across the country in quest to determine whether they have been infected by the disease.

"Coronavirus in particular is changing our ways of life.  The fear of it is now the beginning of wisdom. Saudi Arabia yesterday shutdown the holiest mosque, Kaaba, announcing her plan to sterilize it. Earlier the kingdom suspended the year-round lesser hajj.

"The English Football Association also put in abeyance the pre-match traditional handshakes during Premiership games while Seria A matches are now being played behind closed door due to the same Coronavirus disease."

"Our government has resolved to promote a culture of routine hand washing as a strategy to reduce deadly infectious diseases and also foster environmental sanitation in markets, garages, schools, mosques, churches and other public places across the community.

"We will provide hand washing points in strategic locations and continuously promote hand washing in our communities, ” he added.

The chairman said that most of the infectious diseases could be prevented if people maintained good personal and environmental hygiene.

"Let's keep our food stuffs in covered containers and ensure regular hand washing with soap and water in order to prevent deadly infections.

We have also resolved to provide strong leadership in infection control, "I have constituted Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee which will be inaugurated today".

"I therefore charged Residents on regular handwash which will give them opportunity to prevent such diseases.

"My advice to you on the issue of Coronavirus apart from personal hygiene, is to party less. Also, don’t pick offence when you offer people handshake and they decline.'

Earlier, The Head of Medical Department, Agege Local Government, Dr. Akintayo, Akintoba Adebayo addressed the public on how to tackle health challenges related to Corronavirus and Lassa Fever.

This is a market place which welcome different types of people, we have to be conscious of this LASSA fever at the same time prevent its spread,” he said.

The doctor also educated the traders on frequent hand washing and the use of sanitisers at both the market place and at home.

He added that, the leadership of the Council will continue in the sensitisation campaign program in other public places for adequate sensitization.

The Council boss thereafter take lead on proper hand washing and sharing of informational and pictorial flyers to the stakeholders.

Representing the Iyaloja General, The Iyaloja, Agege Main Market, Alhaja Monsurat Ajayi Adeyemi in her remarks, thanked the council chairman and his team for the enlightenment and assured them that the traders would abide by the advice given to them to prevent the spread of the diseases.

 Hon. Prince Abiodun Ogunji (Vice Chairman), Hon. Gbenga Abiola (SLG), Alhaji Tunde Azeez (APC Chairman Agege LG) led  LG excos and ward chairmen; Members of the Legislative arm led by Hon. Joel Olabode Adigun; Hon. Bola Britto  Hon. Ganiyu Adeyemo were among top dignitaries at the event.

Others include, Baale in council, Management team, Health officers led by the HMO; market men and women led by the representative of Iyaloja General of Agege LG; CDC and CDA members led by Alhaji Ayo Adesiyan.