Following the gridlock arising from the traffic congestion in Apapa and its environs, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has reiterated its readiness to respond to any emergency situation in and around Apapa or any other part of the State.
The Agency is exploring various possibilities in ensuring quick and adequate response in case of any form of emergency in the area or any part of the State.
According to its General Manager, Adesina Tiamiyu, the Agency is looking into the possibility of setting up a temporary dispatched point for quick and adequate response to any case of emergency.
Tiamiyu says while agency’s bikers has been dispatched for close monitoring and surveillance of the situation for necessary attention when required with the agency further looking at other avenues for periodic sitrep in management of any situation in the area.
He assured that government was alive to its responsibilities in ensuring adequate safety of lives and properties and would not allow any unfortunate incident to occur as a result of the bottleneck.
The General Manager, however advised Lagosian especially residents of Apapa and its evirons to remain calm and to also call the 112/767 for any form of emergency.
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