emmasege:
Now, this is presidential madness and gubernatorial stupidity. The nation's economic capital is being shut down for one Dullard who grounded our economy. The visitor and his host are both stupid.

Can someone imagine London or Washington DC being shut just because of a state visit of the PM or president?

I thought Ambode was wise but now I remember the saying of our elders (aguntan to ba b'aja rin yo j'egbe, meaning a sheep who walks with dogs will eat faeces).

Let Ambode's nairaland media aides give him this Biblical message: A COMPANION OF FOOLS WILL BE DESTROYED.

Cutehector:
Now I wish I were in Lagos. .

lexy2014:
my brother that was what got my attention. Bus terminal that LG councillor or one baale can commission, buhari will now waste fuel and 2days in Lagos. Na so d guy go nassarawa to commission ordinary market. If I b president, e get some things wey I go de shame 2go commission

emmasege:
I agree with you on all but your point on Lagos economy being larger than the whole of East Africa is fallacy. Yes, Lagos economy is larger than any country in East Africa, but definitely not all of East Africa.

Guy, have you been to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania before? I find your claim incredible but I'll like to be educated. Could you please substantiate your claim?

FanYogo1:


Oga, if you weren't running from your region, we wouldn't have to. Apparently, dodoyo like you don't understand the importance of transportation sector.

All these fanyogo urchins.

lexy2014:
first,so its bus stop that is transportation sector?second, whether I run from my region or not,what has that got 2do with d topic of discussion? has freedom of movement been expunged from d constitution?third,unfortunately, u are still looking at Nigeria thru d eyes of region this& region that. it clearly shows u are still thinking small. Lastly,I like people who know how 2 discuss maturely not those who don't have d cerebral capacity 2 express themselves without condescending 2d level of mediocrity

themomentng:
… Announces traffic diversion, alternative routes

…Says adequate measures in place to mitigate inconveniences



The Lagos State Government on Tuesday declared Thursday, March 29 as work free day in the State.

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan disclosed that this will enable Lagosians come out enmasse to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari who is on a historic two-day visit to Lagos State.

The statement urged residents to adhere to the security guidance earlier announced to make the visit as peaceful and orderly.

Announcing traffic diversions and alternative routes ahead of a two-day visit by President Muhammadu Buhari to the State between March 29 and 30, State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal, at a press briefing held at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, said adequate preparations have been made to mitigate the impact of the road diversions on residents, while access would be given to any emergency situation.

Edgal, who addressed the briefing alongside heads of security and emergency agencies in the State, said while in Lagos, the President would commission the new Ikeja Bus Terminal, attend a colloquium in honour of national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and as well as embark on tour of the Eko Atlantic City, among others.

According to the CP, “To ensure smooth, security-free visit of the President, we would need to do some diversions. Some certain roads will be closed at certain times; some diversions will be made but I want to use this opportunity to appeal for the support and understanding of Lagosians that this temporary road closures and diversions might cause a little inconvenience.

“We want the people to bear with us to ensure that we all join hands together to make the visit of Mr. President not only hitch-free but also very memorable. The road closures and diversions will be very temporary and immediately the President leaves a certain location, that area will be opened very quickly for the general public. We have also made adequate arrangements to mitigate the impact of the closures on residents,” he said.

He listed the areas to be affected to include Bank Anthony Way in Ikeja, Agege Motor Road, a section of Eko Hotel Road in Victoria Island and Old Marina in Ikoyi axis.

Besides, Edgal said security arrangement was already in top gear and that people would see a lot of deployment of personal of both military and civil logistics adding that it is nothing to worry about.

“We have done the necessary threat assessments; we have reached out to all stakeholders in areas that we believe we should reach out to them to ensure their full cooperation. We are using this opportunity to call again on the Okada Unions and the National Union of Road Transport Workers that they must abide with the terms of agreement we reached during meetings with them regarding the visit.

“We will not want to see commercial motorcycles plying the prohibited routes of Agege Motor Road, Bank Anthony Way and anywhere on the Island. Should that order be disobeyed, we would be constrained to ensure that you are arrested with your motorcycles impounded. Whoever is also found as a passenger will also be arrested and prosecuted so do not patronize these Okadas on these prohibited routes not only for the purpose of the visit but also to ensure that Lagos State Laws on the regulation of commercial motorbikes are obeyed at all times,” Edgal said.

He added that three locations have been designated for all first emergency responders to station their equipment and officials including the Police, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), LASAMBUS, Civil Defence, Fire Brigade, among others at Ikeja, Victoria Island and Free Trade Zone at Lekki-Akodo axis.

On the Apapa gridlock which has spilled over to other parts of the State, Edgal said while the Joint Task Force set up by the State Government was already working to ensure free-flow of traffic, the government nonetheless has commenced the construction of a new Trailer Park in Ijora axis that can conveniently accommodate 2,800 trucks and tanker at a time.

“The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, in collaboration with stakeholders, has identified a location known as the White Sand in Ijora axis and we have done an assessment of the place with my colleagues in other agencies and all shanties there have been destroyed.

“Now, the State Government has given out the contract to a firm and they are now smoothening up the place. It has the capacity to take well over 2,800 trucks and tankers at the same time. Work is ongoing there at a very fast pace and I can assure Lagosians that very soon, the place will be completed and we intend to move all trucks, tankers to that location and as soon as that is done, we would have permanently take care of this trucks and tankers,” Edgal said.

PrimadonnaO:


Nahh. Don't wish it. There's nothing fun about the unprecedented holiday.

FanYogo1:


You sound like an undocumented ignorant. Read your gibberish again.

wilddee:
Just can't wait to see how Lagos base nairalanders who talk trash about PMB's popularity will see how BABA is going to be welcome.

Mynd44:
So Lagosians get Thursday, Friday and Monday as holiday.

My friends will be dancing by now

HigherEd:
What sort of foolishness is this. Are we still such a ruler-worship society in 2018! If the president is here for a visit. Let him go about his f*ckin business without hindering everyone else. Bullshit!

mybestlove:
Shutting down Lagos economy because a president is coming, when will Nigeria grow about this?

Anyway, the money needed is coming from lagosians pocket in the name of tax

safarigirl:
stop sounding like an ignorant child, maybe you're one sef....NL just be allowing anybody register

deomelo:










We know your type...

Skepticus:


Please, continue to "know my type" till your country is destroyed, hopeless idiot.

Like your type that litter nairaland advertising their stupidity, they never disappoint.

Mo.ron who should be focused on removing the evil governments running his country is busy monitoring my comments.

I'm glad i have me a fan.

You and your evil plans for my country would know no sleep.

uuzba:


This is the kind of BS we pay tax for.

deomelllo:
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ipob rants bore me.

Skepticus:


Ode.

I thought someone with a brain mentioned me.

Now that you have gotten my attention,

Get lost into oblivion, you worthless piece of trash.

Ym

Cutehector:
urm... Says who... The beach? Ah mean...the clubs? Jeez... Seems like you aren't the fun type of girl

PrimadonnaO:


Lol. Yea, I'm not the "fun" type of girl.

Cutehector:
you are what you think though.....

Why not free yourself from that cage of not being the fun type of girl