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C0VID-19: Lagos Commences Transportation Safety Guidelines
Lagos State Government has declared openly the measures to control the second billow of COVID-19 pandemic commences from Monday, 21st of December 2020, in Lagos, the Ministry of Transportation has reiterated the need for motorists to comply with its transportation safety guidelines.
A proclamation issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, emphasized that all passengers and commuters must wear face masks, wash their hands with soap under running water, and sanitize with alcohol-based sanitizers before and after each trip to further impede the recent rise in cases of the virus.
The Commissioner further urged Lagosians to desist from actions capable of undermining government endeavors at curbing the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that it is still compulsory for all Transport Operators/Companies to regularly disinfect their vehicles, parks, and garages in line with the standards of disinfection approved by the State Government.
While noting that the safety guidelines would be reviewed periodically in respect of interstate operations and movements, Oladeinde maintained that the level of success will be monitored to achieve strategies for effective control of the further spread of the highly contagious killer disease.
“With the co-operation of the residents and compliance with the basic rules of engagement, the problem of COVID-19 pandemic is not insurmountable,” the Commissioner said.
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Oladeinde affirmed that Okada remains banned in all areas of the metropolis and is not expected to carry passengers due to their being susceptible to the Coronavirus infection and warned motorists driving against oncoming traffic to desist from the reckless act or face the wrath of the law.
Eko Hot Blog learned that he also warned operators of various mechanic villages in the State to ensure that all abandoned vehicles within their premises are evacuated immediately while ensuring that the environment is kept clean, as non-compliance will attract serious sanctions from the Ministry.
Speaking on the need for adherence to guidelines on COVID-19, the Commissioner insisted that all truck drivers, passengers, and individuals transporting foods, raw materials, and other agricultural products to the State must always wear their face masks and gloves.
On water transport operation, Oladeinde explained that water transport operators would not be allowed to operate beyond 6 p.m daily, while they must ensure that their passengers wear life jackets in addition to compulsory hand sanitization on every trip.
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