I let people know all the time that no government can succeed without the support of the people. In the face of silence, tyrannical government can do and undo.
When the issue of toll gates price hike hit us like a bolt, we chose to immediately cry out against it. Folks took to social media to react in opposition in a civil way. I pinned my reaction to my tweetee page.
How could any government or company give only few days notice to draw more out of the resources of citizens who still cry wolf at how the toll tariff was dropped on us.
The immediate reaction of the government (See below) shows that when we have a unnanimous voice, we can help to advocate, promote and create change! That's APC #CHANGE
Thank you all for playing your role as active participants in governance.
Signed
Dr. Omolola Omoteso
Advocate for Good Governance
Lagos State directs LCC to halt toll-gate tariff hike
The attention of Lagos State Government has been drawn to the announcement of a proposed tariff hike on Lekki-Epe Expressway and Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge by the Lekki Concession Company (LCC).
The Lagos State government hereby informs the general public that the said tariff hike has now been put on hold as the necessary consultations with stakeholders are yet to be concluded.
While government recognises the need for periodic review of tariffs and any other levies appertaining to road infrastructure maintenance in the state, the public and critical stakeholders as the ultimate beneficiaries of such facilities must always be carried along at all times.
Therefore, the proposed tarrif hike cannot be effected at this period in the interest of the public, while further consultations continue.
Signed:
Steve Ayorinde
Commissioner for Information & Strategy
Lagos State
When the issue of toll gates price hike hit us like a bolt, we chose to immediately cry out against it. Folks took to social media to react in opposition in a civil way. I pinned my reaction to my tweetee page.
How could any government or company give only few days notice to draw more out of the resources of citizens who still cry wolf at how the toll tariff was dropped on us.
The immediate reaction of the government (See below) shows that when we have a unnanimous voice, we can help to advocate, promote and create change! That's APC #CHANGE
Thank you all for playing your role as active participants in governance.
Signed
Dr. Omolola Omoteso
Advocate for Good Governance
Lagos State directs LCC to halt toll-gate tariff hike
The attention of Lagos State Government has been drawn to the announcement of a proposed tariff hike on Lekki-Epe Expressway and Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge by the Lekki Concession Company (LCC).
The Lagos State government hereby informs the general public that the said tariff hike has now been put on hold as the necessary consultations with stakeholders are yet to be concluded.
While government recognises the need for periodic review of tariffs and any other levies appertaining to road infrastructure maintenance in the state, the public and critical stakeholders as the ultimate beneficiaries of such facilities must always be carried along at all times.
Therefore, the proposed tarrif hike cannot be effected at this period in the interest of the public, while further consultations continue.
Signed:
Steve Ayorinde
Commissioner for Information & Strategy
Lagos State
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