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FG to Change Diversion Points on Third Mainland Bridge from January 15th to 29th
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, on Monday said adjustments will be made on existing diversion points on the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge from Jan. 15 to Jan. 29
Popoola debunked an earlier claim of a Jan. 13 total shutdown of the bridge in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.
He explained that consultations were ongoing with the Lagos State Government and other stakeholders towards shifting existing diversion points for construction works on the bridge for two weeks, starting from Jan. 15.
He said the existing traffic diversion arrangements were still valid, but the contractor would move the current diversion point towards Oworonsoki and close the Adekunle slip road on the Lagos Island bound carriageway.
“There is a plan to work on the Oworonsoki bound lane, which will require moving the diversion down.
“The traffic switch over time still remains the same.
“It is not total shutdown, but shifting of the diversion point towards Oworonsoki.
“Adekunle slip road will be closed and not all the Third Mainland Bridge.
“The effective date will be from Friday this week.
“Existing diversion point at Adekunle will be shifted further down towards Oworonsoki end, this will now affect the traffic that would have slipped down to Adekunle,” he said.
The controller added that the Adekunle ramp “down the lane will be closed for two weeks from 15th January’’.
He said the shift toward the slip road will affect only the Island-bound lane where work is currently ongoing.
“We will move the diversion at Adekunle about two kilometres down toward Oworonsoki, so with that any vehicle coming from Oworonsoki will not be able to use Adekunle ramp.
“Any vehicle coming out from Adekunle will not be able to use the Third Mainland Bridge. That is what we are discussing with stakeholders.
“We are still discussing and trying to fine-tune the process toward the partial diversion closure,” he told Naija247news.
Popoola also explained that discussions were also on with traffic management agencies to evolve a perfect management plan to avert gridlock.
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He appealed for the understanding of road users as the construction works progress.
Reports show that the Third Mainland Bridge, which was going through a series of repairs, was partially shut on July 24 for another round of rehabilitation works.
The repair, expected to last six months, was extended by one month due to the recent #EndSARS protests in the state, which extended the completion date from January to February.
The construction was initially divided into two phases of three months on each carriageway, starting with the Oworonsoki bound carriageway whose completion dragged to four months.
Traffic was partially diverted on a stretch of 3.5km where construction is ongoing between Adeniji Adele Ramp and Ebute Meta, while different time belts were allotted for traffic diversions on the bridge.
The 11.8km bridge is the longest of the three bridges linking Lagos Island and the Mainland.
The bridge starts from Oworonshoki, which is linked to the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, and ends at the Adeniji Adele Interchange on Lagos Island.
Constructed in 1990, the bridge was the longest in Africa; until 1996 when the Oct. 6 Bridge in Cairo was completed.
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Author: Titus Omajali
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on Thursday, 12 September 2024, that it will partner with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to boost trade, encourage local production and ease Cross-border trade.
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, made this known when he received the Director-General (DG) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SMEDAN, Charles Oidi, and his team at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja.
The CGC stated that a dedicated SMEDAN team will be established at the NCS office to provide specialized assistance and facilitate seamless processes for small and medium-sized businesses engaged in cross-border trade. “The population of SMEs cannot be ignored. Whatever you do with them, you do it to strengthen the economy of the nation,” he said
Responding, the DG/CEO of SMEDAN, Charles Oidi, commended the CGC for his commitment to SME development and pledged to continue facilitating productive interactions between government agencies and the SME ecosystem. “SMEDAN remains dedicated to identifying bottlenecks, designing inclusive solutions, and implementing effective strategies to support the growth of SMEs in Nigeria,” he stated.
By Femi Anamelechi
Comptroller Babatunde Olomu in charge of the Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command has announced an all time highest revenue collection of N1.5 trillion from January to September 2024.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) made the announcement during a parade at the command on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
He said the outstanding fit was made possible because of the meticulous documentation and professional discipline by officers and men of the Apapa Customs Area Command.
He praised the officers’ for their resilience, commitment and professionalism, while also charging them to do more. “We must surpass this achievement. We cannot afford to relax.”
The CAC assured that the service will continue to reward diligence, commitment and dedication to duty by officers.
Speaking shortly after the parade, Comptroller Olomu reiterated that the command’s outstanding performance in revenue generation was a result of the motivation and rewards system introduced by the command for officers who performed creditably.
“The excellent revenue generation of officers we recorded is as a result of blockage of all revenue generating leakage and proper documentation of payments by officers who were adequately motivated”, he stated.
He therefore, admonished officers in different categories to always strive for excellence in carrying out their statutory duties.
The CAC expressed the appreciation of Apapa Area Command to the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for leading by example.
…As Comptroller Awe Reaffirms CGC’s Dedication to Recognition
Author: Abass Quadri
Comptroller Michael Awe, in charge of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Cargo (MMIAC) Command, has recognised four officers for their excellent performance in executing their duties.
The officers were honoured during a parade at the Command on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
Addressing the Officers and men of the Command, the CAC stated that the recognition, which will be done monthly or quarterly, is part of the CGC’s commitment to rewarding hardworking officers.
“There are four officers here, each representing one month from May to August 2024, who will be given letters of recognition today. The letters have reached the Office of the Zonal Coordinator, and he will send them to headquarters,” the CAC said.
Regarding the Command’s revenue generation efforts, Comptroller Awe noted that more than N16 billion has been collected so far. He appreciated the senior officers for their support, acknowledging that this success could not have been achieved alone.
The recognised officers include CSC Itinu Jimoh, CSC Moses Aboki, SC Jidda Aliyu, and IC Sanni Mohammed.
The officers expressed their excitement and gratitude to the CAC for recognising their efforts.
According to CSC Aboki, “The CAC has assured us that we do not need to harbour any fears. Henceforth, we will conduct more thorough examinations, as it is through this that we can detect illicit or underpaid items.”
The parade concluded with a free eye test provided by Poise Eye Care Limited.
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