Governor Ambode Bans VIOs from Lagos Roads

Vehicle Inspection Officers have been banned from all Lagos roads permanently

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday, revealed why he banned Vehicles Inspection Officers from all Lagos roads, adding that it was permanent. He said this while inaugurating the pedestrian bridge, lay-by and slip road at Berger bus stop. The governor also asked the Federal Road Safety Corps to restrict their operations to highways and stay off state roads.

According to Punch, the governor said VIOs and FRSC contributed significantly to gridlock in the state, adding that his government would employ technology to track and monitor vehicle registration and MOT certifications. “The Vehicle Inspection Officers have been asked to stay off our roads permanently. We also advice the Federal Road Safety Corps to stay on the fringes and highways and not on the main streets of Lagos.

“It has become evident that these agencies contribute to the traffic challenges on our roads. We will employ technology to track and monitor vehicle registration and MOT certifications, ” Ambode said.