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Proforce CIT Vehicles Debut In Ghana, LAMATA Inspects Train Stations, LASG Announces Traffic Diversion, FCT To Crush Seized ‘Rickety’ Vehicles

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Proforce CIT vehicles debut in Ghana, LAMATA inspects train stations, LASG announces traffic diversion, FCT to crush seized ‘rickety’ vehicles, news in the past week.

LAMATA Boss Inspects Five Train Stations Along Marina And Mile 2

The Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, has inspected the five train stations of the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line ahead of commencement of passenger operations.

The first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line stretches 13-kilometres from Marina to Mile 2, covering five Stations at Mile 2, Suru-Alaba, Orile Iganmu, National Theatre and Marina.





During her visit to the five train stations, LAMATA boss, who inspected facilities such as the Automatic Fare Collection system as well the functioning of the lifts and escalators, expressed optimism for the commencement of passenger operations.

Proforce Introduces Cash-In-Transit Vehicles To Ghanaian Market

Proforce Limited, Africa’s leading defence manufacturer, has announced the introduction of its cutting-edge Cash-in-transit (CIT) vehicles to the Ghanaian market. Proforce’s bulletproof vehicles are designed for transporting currency, precious metals, bullion and valuables.

The Nigerian-based armored vehicle specialist’s foray into the Ghanaian market comes as a significant step towards bolstering security standards in the country.

“With an exceptional track record of providing state-of-the-art defence products globally, Proforce is poised to revolutionize the security landscape by offering maximum protection for all its esteemed clients”, the company said in a statement.

LASG Announces Traffic Diversion At Iyana Ipaja For 18 Weeks

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion at the Alagba ramp inwards Lagos Abeokuta Expressway from Thursday, 24th August, 2023 for a duration of 18 weeks in continuation of the Iyana Ipaja Bus Terminal Project.





In a press release, the State Government also listed the following alternative routes for motorists during the construction period :

“Motorists inbound Lagos/Abeokuta Expressway from the Iyana ipaja bridge will be diverted to Alagba intersection to link the slip road on the left side of the Alagba roundabout to access Lagos Abeokuta Expressway.

“Heavy vehicles from Egbeda/Alagutan inbound Agege or Abule-Egba will be diverted to the Lagos-bound slip road from Ecobank Roundabout to make a U-turn at Iyana Dopemu to continue their journeys.

FCT To Crush 20 Seized ‘Rickety’ Vehicles, 10 Tricycles

The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday impounded at least 20 rickety vehicles, 10 tricycles and 15 motorcycles for various offences and indicated that it would crush them.

Speaking with journalists during the raid on Tuesday, the directorate’s Head of Operations, Mrs Deborah Osho, said that owners of the vehicles would also be prosecuted for using rickety vehicles or for operating from illegal motor parks.

She explained that the raid was conducted to rid the FCT of rickety vehicles as well as tricycles and motorcycles constituting a nuisance in the nation’s capital city.





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