The past week witnessed significant events in Lagos, Nigeria, ranging from transportation milestones to economic updates.
Firstly, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) honored a woman, Mrs. Kubura Oluyemo, who gave birth to a baby girl named Dayan on a BRT bus while traveling from Ikorodu to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS). LAMATA officials visited the Oluyemo family, presenting preloaded cowry cards and cash gifts as tokens of goodwill.
Secondly, the Federal Government announced the full reopening of the recently renovated 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) emphasized the importance of adhering to speed limits on the bridge to ensure safety for motorists.
Moreover, motorists were reminded not to exceed 80km/h on the renovated 3rd Mainland Bridge as speed cameras were installed to monitor compliance. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Keisha, emphasized the significance of obeying traffic signs and maintaining the approved speed limit to avoid penalties.
In another development, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reported a substantial revenue generation of ₦1.347 trillion in the first quarter of 2024, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year. The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, highlighted the agency’s efforts to curb fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate, with notable seizures including rice, petroleum products, and motor vehicles.
These events underscore the dynamic landscape of transportation infrastructure development, traffic management measures, and economic activities in Lagos, Nigeria. They reflect concerted efforts by government agencies to enhance public transportation services, ensure road safety, and bolster revenue generation to support economic stability and growth.
