As part of its efforts in achieving a fully integrated inter-modal transport system, the Lagos State Government has formally launched The First and Last Mile Bus Scheme.

It is also an innovative transport option which gives commuters in communities outside the main transit corridor, a wider berth in accessing transport routes.

Governor BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU stated at the First phase of the formal launch of the scheme in Lagos House Ikeja.

He said that his administration is working tirelessly to fulfill its campaign promises adding that it would enhance the movement of the people from one community to another.

Also, Speaking Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, ABIMBOLA AKINAJO, said the Lagos First and Last Mile Bus Scheme which would be run by private operators with the use of central ticketing system.

Commissioner for Transportation, FREDRIC OLADEINDE, said the launch of the Lagos First and Last Mile Bus Scheme was in commitment of the state government to develop integrated multi-modal transport system that is safe, comfortable, supports economic prosperity of the state.

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The Lagos State Government has said it will commence the installation of 2,000 Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras across the state. 

Hakeem Popoola Fahm, the state Commissioner for Science and Technology,  disclosed this at a ministerial press briefing on Tuesday, May 4, to commemorate the second year in office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration. 

Hw also said the number of CCTV cameras installed will increasing day by day, already, 100 CCTV cameras had been installed in Ikeja metropolis.  The Commissioner added that upon completion, the project would advance Lagos state economy by becoming a 24-hour driven commercial centre, which would allow companies to operate in a safe, secure and smart environment that would create more jobs and increase Gross Domestic Product of the state.

Apart from the installation of the CCTV cameras across the state, Fahm said that Sanwo-Olu’s administration had implemented a 3,000 km of Fibre Metro Network connection in year 2020, and additional 3,000km in year 2021, across the state, as part of the comprehensive Smart City Programme that seeks to provide a 24-hour driven economy. 

Speaking further Fahm said that the implementation of Lagos State Smart City Project is to enable governance, connectivity and environmental security, adding that the use of technology would make reporting of security incidents easy to reach, and promote access to major stakeholders in the government. 

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