Lagos citizens are cautioned by the FG to avoid trading beneath bridges.

 Mr. Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Works and Housing, has advocated the adoption of strict legislation to guarantee bridge protection. As he reiterated that bridges were established for the convenience of vehicular travel, the transfer of products and services, and for the benefit of humanity, not for commercial objectives, he urged Lagos citizens against exploiting under bridges as trading centers. The Minister made this comment both during the press briefing on the rehabilitation and repairs of the burned part of the Eko Bridge and during the inspection tour of the newly burned Eko bridge (Apongbon and Ijora Olopa section). The former governor of Lagos emphasized that preventing individuals from trading under bridges required a team effort. 

Since the government has passed rules requesting that people stop selling under the bridge, buyers ought to stop supporting vendors in such unsanitary areas as well. He declared, "Things won't get done unless you establish strict laws. We are behind you. They are putting their lives at jeopardy as well as the lives of others since under bridges are not places for cooking or living. Illegal lifestyles must be eliminated.

“We are appealing to the Lagos State government to ensure that all trading activities under the bridges in the state must, as a matter of urgency, be brought to a stop. “We seek the cooperation of the Ministry of Transportation, Environment, and Local Government law enforcement agencies to help us preserve our bridges.”

Speaking also, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Olufemi Hamzat, warned the citizens to desist from doing business under the bridge and live the right way for the interest of others.

According to him, the State government is willing to support in any way that will ensure quick compliance by citizens to stop the illegal use of the under bridges.

“The State Government will be available to monitor the process and provide assistance where necessary to ensure that the contractor has a smooth operation. In the aspect of people trading under the bridge, we will communicate with the appropriate department to ensure that the issue is addressed”, he said.

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