Orile Agege LCDA Boss, Hon. Idowu Akinola Launches Electric Vehicles To Cut Transportation Cost, Create Jobs For Residents ...As Lagos State Govt, Saheed Mosadoluwa Commend Innovative Idea

Yomi Durojaye 

...As Lagos State Govt, Saheed Mosadoluwa Commend Innovative Idea

The Executive Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu, has launched a green economy in Orile Agege by introducing electric vehicles and motorcycles as part of efforts to cut down the transportation cost and also to create jobs and equip residents with relevant skills for emerging innovation and technology

Speaking yesterday at the exhibition and launch ceremony of electric vehicles and motorcycles held at the council secretariat, in partnership with Eagle SP Green and Innovations Centre.

The council Chairman said. the initiative was designed to expose residents to emerging transportation technologies and enable them to assess their potential benefits, challenges and business opportunities.

Akinola said rising transportation costs and petrol prices have continued to put pressure on household incomes, particularly among commercial motorcycle operators, traders, artisans and other residents who depend on daily transportation for their livelihoods.

He noted that electric mobility could offer an alternative to conventional petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles, potentially reducing running costs and creating new economic opportunities.

“Transportation is part of our everyday life. Our traders need to move their goods to the market. Our artisans need to get to their places of work. Our workers and business owners spend money moving from one location to another,” he said.

The chairman, however, urged prospective users to consider the purchase price, battery lifespan, replacement costs, charging infrastructure, electricity supply and maintenance requirements before investing in electric vehicles.

He encouraged commercial motorcycle operators, transporters, traders and entrepreneurs to use the exhibition to obtain reliable information and compare the cost of owning and operating electric vehicles with conventional alternatives.

In a keynote address, Hon. Dr. Tajudeen Afolabi (Afoo), Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Political, Legislative and Civil Engagement, commended Chairman Idowu for introducing a forward-looking initiative that promotes clean energy, technology and youth empowerment.

He urged beneficiaries to make productive use of the opportunities provided, describing the programme as an investment in the future of the community.

Also speaking, Hon. Agbaje, representing the Lagos State Governor, praised the Chairman's developmental strides and efforts to improve the welfare and economic prospects of residents.

Former Orile-Agege LCDA Chairman, Hon. Johnson Babatunde  (JSB), also advised beneficiaries to make productive use of the empowerment packages and maintain the equipment properly.

He described the council’s partnership with Eagle SP Green and Innovations Centre as an important step towards technology transfer and skills development to residents of Orile Agege LCDA.

In his goodwill message, a philanthropist and a business mogul, Mr. Saheed Mosadoluwa Audullahi Ibile called for unity among residents and political leaders while commending the Chairman's people-oriented programmes.

He further announced the donation of two plots of land to support developmental projects in Orile-Agege.

In conclusion,  Akinola said said the innovative idea of electric vehicles would with wider adoption could help reduce roadside air pollution and traffic noise in residential areas, markets, schools and other public spaces.

BADAGRY LG PRESENTS OFFICIAL VEHICLES TO COUNCILORS AS HUNPE MARKS ONE YEAR IN OFFICE

 Yomi Durojaye 

The Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, on Wednesday presented official vehicles to members of the Legislative Council to enhance effective grassroots governance and service delivery as part of activities marking his one year in office.

Hunpe, who spoke during a special interdenominational prayer session held at the council secretariat, said the vehicles were working tools to improve the mobility of Councilors, enabling them to engage their constituents more effectively, monitor projects and discharge their legislative and oversight responsibilities.

He urged the beneficiaries to use the vehicles responsibly, stressing that they were not symbols of privilege but instruments for bringing government closer to the people through accountable, accessible and dedicated representation.

Reflecting on his administration's first year, the chairman thanked God for His faithfulness and reaffirmed his commitment to transparent, inclusive and people-centred governance under the Greater Badagry Rising Agenda, noting that the administration would continue to prioritise infrastructure, education, healthcare, economic empowerment and security.

Hunpe also appreciated the Lagos State Government, religious and traditional leaders, political stakeholders, council staff and residents for their unwavering support, expressing confidence that with continued prayers and cooperation, Badagry Local Government would achieve greater developmental milestones in the years ahead.

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Lagos Task force Debunks Report On Seized Vehicles

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The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has debunked an online report alleging that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has directed the Agency to return all seized vehicles in their custody to their respective owners in the State.

A release issued by the Office of the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, refuted the claim that the decision was a follow up to a memo he sent to the Governor seeking for his approval to auction all seized vehicles in order to create space for new ones.

Egbeyemi maintained that he was not aware of the purported memo neither did he receive any directive to release impounded vehicles from the Governor, adding that it is irresponsible and mischievous for any individual to insinuate that Governor Sanwo-Olu will give such order.

According to him, “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is conscious of the provisions contained in the 2018 amended Traffic Law as it relates to the duties of the Taskforce and will never make pronouncements contrary to the provisions of the law”.

While noting that Transportation and Traffic Management play prominent roles in the present administration's T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, the Chairman recalled that the Governor had on numerous platforms stated unequivocally that “should members of his family or cabinet run foul or violate the traffic laws, they shall equally face the consequences of such acts”.

Egbeyemi, therefore, implored the general public, particularly owners of such impounded vehicles, to ignore and disregard the fake news designed to confuse and mislead them into not complying with 'Court Order' on such vehicles in the custody of the Agency.

OkadaBan: Protesters burn LASTMA vehicles at Iyana Ipaja, Lagos State

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Hell was let loose in the early hours of Wednesday, in Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos state when dealers of motorcycles, popularly called “Okada,” riders and miscreants, known as “Area Boys,” engaged the police in a violent confrontation over enforcement of the recent ban by state government on Okada and others

The situation which led to commotion and destruction of properties was said to have started around 8.am, which also resulted in a traffic jam as motorists were caught in the clash.

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Several vehicles were smashed and shops looted by miscreants who seized the opportunity to loot and vandalized properties.

A vehicle belonging to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA was also burnt to ashes.

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