As part of efforts geared towards
transforming Lagos into Africa’s model Mega City the Governor, Mr.
Akinwunmi Ambode has empowered the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) with
25 Pick Up Vans, 11 Saloon Cars and 20 Power bikes for enhanced operations.
Speaking at the presentation
ceremony held at the VIS yard, Ojodu Berger, Lagos, the State Acting
Commissioner of Transportation, Prince Olanrewaju Elegushi said the gesture was
designed to strengthen the Agency through the provision of institutional
support for optimal service delivery.
Elegushi noted that the present
administration has continued to provide working equipment to compliment road
infrastructure renewal in the State and mitigate various challenges facing the
transportation sector.
He expressed confidence that the
operational vehicles and power bikes would go a long way to enhance the
performance of VIS, while promoting safety and security of motorists and
commuters alike.
The Acting Commissioner enjoined VIS
personnel to make good use of the vehicles and the power bikes in order to
reciprocate the Government gesture and investment.
Elegushi, who also used the opportunity
to inspect the newly built Ojodu Computerized Vehicle Inspection Centre,
disclosed that plans were underway to provide computerised vehicle inspection
centres across the State.
In his response, the Director,
Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, urged motorists to
ensure regular maintenance of their vehicles in order to reduce the carnage on
the road.
Toriola disclosed that the State
Government has invested heavily in establishing Test Centres across the State
to meet the global standard and pledged that the VIS Officers would intensify
efforts for improved service delivery.
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