The Nigerian Ports Authority NPA, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and relevant security agencies today commenced a full scale clean-up operation at the two Lagos Ports codenamed ‘operation green’.
The exercise tagged ‘360 Degrees Cargo Clearance’ is expected to cover all access roads to the Tin Can Island Ports Complex, Lagos Port Complex, Kirikiri Lighter Terminals I&II and the port corridor crisscrossing Tin Can – Coconut – Sunrise – Mile 2 – Orile – Ijora Sifax – Ijora Olopa – Lilypond – Area B – Wharf Road – Creek Road – Old Dockyard Road – Seaplane – Apapa Wharf Gate.
The operations will ensure the clearance of shanties, kiosks, abandoned vehicles, machineries, equipment, containers obstructing the free flow of traffic as well as those constituting environmental nuisance or serving as hideouts for criminal elements.
A statement by the General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Olaseni Alakija enjoins all those who illegally trade or reside in these aforementioned places to vacate the places with immediate effect to avoid inconveniences
“We solicit the understanding and cooperation of members of the public during the exercise. The goal of this clean-up operation is to make our ports safer and environmentally friendly”, the GM also said
