The Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Transportation, embarked on an eco-friendly environment and vehicle emissions reduction campaign on Saturday to enlighten residents on the benefits of clean energy through a roadshow.

The initiative, “EcoMove Lagos 2025,” is a week-long campaign to advance sustainable transportation and environmental responsibility across the state.

It is driven by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transportation with the theme: “EcoMove: Connecting Communities, Reducing Emissions, the Role of Public Transportation in Achieving Sustainable Goals.”

The roadshow started from Oshodi to Mushin, Ojuelegba, Yaba, Oyingbo, CMS, and Ikoyi and ended at Lekki Phase One.

Speaking at the road show, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transportation, Toyin Aremu, said the initiative was powered by the Lagos State government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and being executed by the Ministry of Transportation.

“This initiative is to promote an eco-friendly environment. As a government, we prioritise the healthy living of people, most especially Lagos residents.

“That is the reason we came up with this initiative, and we are throwing more light on how people should support what the government is doing in terms of an eco-friendly environment,” he said.

Mr Aremu said the campaign would support the compressed natural gas (CNG) initiative of the federal government and help reduce vehicle emissions.

“We are trying to promote the use of CNG and electric vehicles so that we can have no emissions in the state. This will also benefit Lagos residents in terms of healthy living and cost reduction.

“My advice to drivers and other stakeholders in the transportation sector is that there should be collaboration in this aspect. There is a need to engage people in terms of how they promote the environment.

“Drivers are advised to always pick up passengers at designated parks and prioritise their safety by obeying traffic rules and regulations,” he said.

He disclosed that the campaign would be a continuous initiative.

At Ojuelegba under-bridge, Mr Aremu appreciated all the traffic officers comprising the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Vehicle Inspection Service and the Nigeria Police for their efforts in making Lagos an eco-friendly environment.

He encouraged residents to prioritise using government-owned modes of transportation to support an eco-friendly environment and reduce traffic gridlock on the roads.

(NAN)