LASPA To Create Parking Lane Markings In Selected Parts Of Lagos 

...LASG Compensates Slain,Injured Families Of LNSA

The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has revealed plans to create additional Vehicle Parking Lane Markings in selected locations across the State, reiterating that all efforts by the Authority are geared towards improving the parking system of the State.

Speaking on the planned initiative on Friday in Ikeja, the General Manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu stated that the vehicle parking lane mark exercise will commence on Monday, 28th November, 2022, adding that designated streets within Surulere, Ikoyi, Lekki, Obalende, Ikeja and Victoria Island axis of the State will experience this development as the Authority is set to improve street parking from 2023.

Adelabu noted that the Parking Lane Markings will further guide motorists and pedestrians on appropriate parking regulations and spaces, minimise indiscriminate parking, confusion and uncertainty while conveying a range of information to residents on parking procedures within each specified environment.

According to her, the lane markings will also include special consideration for people living with disabilities and signposts for parking directives, among other features.

The General Manager, however, solicited the understanding of residents within the locations who might be affected by any inconvenience the process might cause, assuring that the government is working rigorously in regulating and improving the parking culture as part of its Traffic Management and Transportation Agenda to ensure parking is convenient, safe and secure across the state.

Recall the Authority had recently unveiled plans to begin full implementation of parking policy in the second quarter of Y2023 and has continued to sensitise the public on the need to embrace the parking culture as the Authority is instituting an ideal parking system for all residents.

Meanwhile ,the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has presented monetary compensation to the families of dead and injured officers while on active duty, just as it reiterated the commitment of the State Government to the welfare and well-being of all residents in Lagos State.

Speaking at the presentation of Cheques to the beneficiaries on Friday at the Headquarters of the Agency, the General Manager of LNSA, Prince (Dr.) Ifalade Oyekan said Governor Sanwo-Olu is totally committed to ensuring the safety of residents of Lagos State and will continue to enhance the service environment.

Ifalade urged all officers to rededicate themselves and raise the standard of their performances as a way of compensating the people of Lagos State for the kind gesture, which he said, is part of the Governor’s motivation for the operatives of the Agency towards delivering on its mandate of ensuring that Lagos State remains safe and secured for residents and visitors alike.

While advising the children of the late Officers to emulate the dedication and commitment of their parents who were injured or died while serving the State, the General Manager reiterated that the gesture is a token of appreciation from Mr. Governor and that the full insurance payments will soon be made to the family.

Mrs. Abosede Ojebisi, one of the beneficiaries and the widow of the Late Officer Funsho Ojebisi, expressed surprise that her late husband is still being remembered by the Agency and thanked the Governor for remembering the family despite the fact that the Officer is no longer alive to serve the State.

In his appreciation, the husband of the Late Officer Adeyemi Rukayat, Mr. Adeyemi said the amount is inconsequential compared to the value of the gesture as it shows that the Lagos State Government is responsive and responsible, noting that the money would be used to pay the school fees of the Late Officer’s two children.

Two injured Officers, Ganiyat Rufai and Odebo Ebenezer also expressed their appreciation to the Governor and the Management of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency for being among the beneficiaries of the Governor’s kind gesture.