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Goronyo Commission Road Project In Lagos

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Joel Ajayi 
The Honourable Minister of State for Works, HMSW, Muhammad Bello Goronyo, Esq, has on Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 commissioned a recently recovered critically failed road at Ijora Causeway situated within the Apopa- Ijora Local Government Area of Lagos State. The road, built on rigid pavement through direct labour, was completed up to about 80% under the supervision of the Federal Emergency Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).


Speaking at the occasion, the HMSW noted that the road will impact positively on the economic well-being of the community, it will also help to mitigate youth unemployment, insecurity and threats to communal peace.

While commending FERMA for its prompt response to the plight of the community, he charged them to react proactively to ensure the remaining portion of the road is fixed before the end of the year, as it aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who according to him is running an infrastructure-friendly administration. He enjoined the leaders and people to take full ownership of the facility to prevent it from abuse.


The representative of the Ojora of Ijora, who was was unavoidably absent, Chief Samsudeen Ojora expressed the appreciation of His Royal Majesty and the indigenes of the community for the recovery and reconstruction of the road, which, as he emphasised, was hitherto impassable, terrible and an eyesore.

He appealed to the Minister and FERMA to ensure the speedy completion of the remaining portion of the project. He further pledged the unalloyed support and continuous prayers of the Oba for the Federal Government.


The MD/CEO of FERMA, Dr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi commended the Oba of Ijora and the people residing in the community for their good manners, support and cooperation, while the project was ongoing. Dr. Agbasi promised that FERMA will continue to do their best in adding value to road management in the country.

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FRSC Disclaims Partnership With WACORPAI On ‘Peace Ambassador’ Number Plates

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has strongly disassociated itself from any partnership with Wazobia Conflict Resolution and Peace Initiative (WACORPAI) regarding the issuance of ‘Peace Ambassador’ number plates.

The Corps, in a press statement issued on December 11, 2024, described WACORPAI’s claims of collaboration as “baseless and false.”  

The Corps clarified that Federal Government number plates are exclusively issued to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and not to private individuals or groups, irrespective of their affiliations. Consequently, the FRSC has reiterated that the production and usage of the so-called ‘Peace Ambassador’ number plates are illegal and unauthorized.  

The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, emphasized the illegality of these number plates and warned that anyone found using them would face legal consequences. He also urged members of the public to immediately cease patronizing producers of these counterfeit plates.  

“Members of WACORPAI and other users of these illegal number plates should remove them without delay to avoid arrest. Likewise, anyone intending to purchase them is advised to discontinue immediately,” the statement read.  

The FRSC further reminded the public that the use of fake or unapproved number plates undermines national regulations on vehicle identification and road safety.  

The press statement was signed by Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC Headquarters, Abuja.  

This announcement serves as a warning to individuals and organizations to adhere strictly to the FRSC’s guidelines on number plate issuance to avoid legal repercussions.

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