Determined to change the face of public transportation in Lagos State, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the construction of four new bus termini in Agege, Ojota, Ajah and NAHCO near the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja.
The Governor also approved the construction of 100 modern bus shelters on major public transport corridors in Lagos.
Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abiodun Dabiri who disclosed this said the governor was poised to change the transportation landscape with infrastructure that would support the commuting needs of the state’s more than 20 million inhabitants.
Besides the new bus termini, the governor had earlier approved the construction of the bespoke Ikeja Terminal while those of Yaba and Oyingbo are nearing completion.
According to Engr. Dabiri, the new transport infrastructure were part of the grand design in the state Bus Reform Programme expected to redefine the commuting experience of the average Lagos commuter.
“The governor is poised to integrate the public transport modes such that the average commuter can plan his or her journey and save a lot of time through available modal choices. LAMATA is ready to make this happen since we have positioned ourselves to keeping Lagos moving,” Engr. Dabiri stated.
He appealed to the public to cooperate with contractors working on site to translate the vision of the Governor to reality.
“These projects are time-bound. There is therefore the need for the contractors to complete them on time. The Government has good intentions and it is the responsibility of the public to support government’s plan. Above all, I appeal to all Lagosians to pay their taxes so that government can do more” Engr. Dabiri said.
The State Government’s Bus Reform programme when fully implemented will deliver to Lagosians an effective and efficiency bus system that will support the status of the State as a mega city, as well as its economic growth and developmental aspirations.