Following the partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for the routine maintenance by the Federal Ministry of Works, the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, has reiterated its readiness to sustain the Oyingbo axis of any impediment mostly caused by the activities of food traders who mostly occupy major part of the road for offloading and selling of their produce resulting into heavy traffic gridlock around the Oyingbo market and the Lagos Mainland environment.
The Corps Marshal of the Agency, Mrs. Akinpelu Gbemisola (rtd), who noted with dismay at the unending issue of traffic, reduction in road capacity, general obstructions as a result of commercial activities and indiscriminate parking especially during this Sallah period said the Agency operatives tagged OYINGBO RESCUE TEAM who have been stationed in the last three months to curb the activities of these recalcitrant traders would be fortified to ensure significant improvement is achieved towards reducing to the barest minimum, the activities of the traders and drivers around the axis.
Mrs. Akinpelu further stated that the Agency would be working with other enforcement Agencies such as the Police, Lagos State Neighbourhood and Safety Corps,, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and other security operatives to prevent any trading activities before, during and after the closure across the State.
The Corps Marshal however reiterated the determination of the Agency to ensure that all citizens in the State abide by the stipulated environmental laws of the State.
Ibukunoluwa Temitope
