Adeleke takes over, promises progress

The immediate past President of Ikeja Club, Ayodeji Randle, has called on Lagos State Government to put an end to what he described as disturbing situations and sad experiences on most roads in the state. He made the call at the weekend as he handed over to his successor, Musediq Adebayo Adeleke, as the 22nd president of Ikeja Club.

Asked by The Guardian what message he would be leaving for the society as he quits office, he said: “As I round off my tenure today as the President of Ikeja Club, I would like to draw the attention of the Lagos State Government to the very disturbing situations and sad experiences on most Lagos roads and the need to address them urgently.

“This has to do with the high level of lawlessness and indecorum exhibited by motorists, especially commercial drivers, okada riders, danfo, korope and dispatch riders on the roads.

“Sadly, they have turned what used to be pleasurable rides on Lagos roads to frightening nightmares. They don’t obey traffic lights; they don’t observe the one-way rules of the state and they have messed up the Bus Rapid Transit routes specially dedicated to residents, who crave fast movements.”

He described as equally worrisome a situation, where state traffic officials look the other way as traffic laws are broken with impunity, pointing out that some observers have accused the officials of compromising their duties in connivance with law-breaking motorists, especially commercial drivers.

“This calls for quick monitoring and investigations towards putting an end to the ugly trend, which has damaged the state’s status as a centre of excellence.

“Even more disturbing is the fact that some traffic officials and security agents themselves are often caught violating traffic rules. The new President, Mosedik Adeleke, in his speech, thanked the immediate past executive council for their dedication and service to the club and promised that he and his team will leverage on their performance, which include infrastructural development.

He thanked club members for voting him, saying: “I am truly humbled by the trust and confidence you have placed in my leadership abilities.

“I’m acutely aware of the weight of responsibilities it carries. I firmly believe that together, we achieve extraordinary things.”