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Taskforce vows tougher enforcement against Lagos road violators

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, otherwise known as the Taskforce, has vowed to intensify enforcement against road users and activities that obstruct public roads and threaten public safety in the state. The Chairman of the Taskforce, Adetayo Akerele, disclosed this on Wednesday at the agency’s 2026 Stakeholders’ Engagement Programme held at Read More:…

Taskforce vows tougher enforcement against Lagos road violators

The Lagos State Taskforce has vowed to intensify enforcement against road users and activities that obstruct public roads and threaten public safety in the state. Chairman Adetayo Akerele made this announcement at the agency's 2026 Stakeholders’ Engagement Programme, emphasizing that the enforcement would target commercial motorcycle operators using restricted routes, street obstructions, illegal roadside mechanics, illegal ticketing, and unauthorized use of restricted Bus Rapid Transit corridors.

Akerele stressed that enforcement must go hand in hand with education, sensitization, and engagement, urging residents and stakeholders to comply with environmental laws, particularly the Environmental Reform Law, as amended.

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