The Lagos State Government yesterday declared tomorrow a work-free day to allow effective reception for President Muhammadu Buhari who is expected to begin a two-day visit.
In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan, the state government said the holiday would enable Lagosians come out en masse to welcome Buhari. The statement urged residents to adhere to the security guidance earlier announced to make the visit peaceful and orderly. Relatedly, the Lagos State Commissioner for Police, Imohimi Edgal, said at a press briefing yesterday that in preparation for the president’s visit, there would be traffic diversions and alternative routes for commuters.
Edgal said while in Lagos, the president would commission the new Ikeja Bus Terminal, attend a colloquium in honour of national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and tour the Eko Atlantic City, among others.
Edgal listed the areas to be affected by traffic diversions as Bank Anthony Way in Ikeja, Agege Motor Road, a section of Eko Hotel Road in Victoria Island and Old Marina in Ikoyi axis.
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