Lagos taskforce warns against closure of roads for social events

The Lagos State Taskforce has warned residents to desist from holding social activities on the street and roads statewide. Chairman of the agency, Shola Jejeloye described the act as selfish and inconsiderate of individuals, who deliberately take actions that cause discomfort to other residents.

Jejeloye disclosed that the agency had to disrupt a birthday celebration on a street in Yaba when it was discovered that the celebrants and guests had occupied 95 per cent of the road thereby slowing down vehicular movement and disrupting business activities.

He further listed Lagos Island, Oworonshoki and Agege as major locations where such activities are predominant, adding that the radar of the Taskforce would be set up to put such actions in check.

Jejeloye warned residents planning events in these areas, to get permission from the appropriate authorities and submit a copy of the approval to the headquarters of the agency before the event.