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Traders appeal for pedestrian bridge

By Gbenga Akinfenwa
14 August 2016   |   1:45 am
The Aguiyi Ironsi International section of Ladipo Auto market traders, have pleaded with the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode to as a matter of utmost urgency ...
Ladipo Market PHOTOS: OSENI YUSUF, FEMI ADEBESIN-KUTI AND GABRIEL IKHAHON

Ladipo Market PHOTOS: OSENI YUSUF, FEMI ADEBESIN-KUTI AND GABRIEL IKHAHON

The Aguiyi Ironsi International section of Ladipo Auto market traders, have pleaded with the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode to as a matter of utmost urgency, construct a pedestrian bridge at Toyota Bus Stop, along Oshodi-Apapa expressway to save pedestrians from untimely death.

They are also pleading for the reconstruction of the Five-star road, which has become impassable, due to negligence.

Chairman of the market, Chief Cyril Onyemaechi, who made the appeal during the swearing in of new executive members, said many traders and their customers had been killed in the past by fast moving drivers at the bus stop, while crossing the expressway to the market.

The election was held peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2016, under the watchful eyes of security agents, journalists and other stakeholders.

The newly elected officers are; Onyemaechi-Chairman; Mr. Festus Obinali-Vice-chairman; Anthony Nwazelibe-General Secretary; Victor Nnaji-Assistant secretary; Nkemakonam Ozoemena-Financial secretary; Chike Okonkwo-Treasurer; Emmanuel Mbamara-PRO, Emmanuel Aroh-Assistant PRO; Uzoma Onyemaobi-Welfare; Ezeh Darlington-Provost and Lotenna Okolo-Assistant Provost.

Speaking further on the poor state of the road leading to the market, Onyemachi said the Five-star road is no longer passable to bring their goods into the market and wants government to come to their aid.

He said his exco would cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies to ensure peace in the market and ward off any criminal activities. He assured that the traders will continue to fulfill their statutory obligations by paying their taxes.

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