As a way of combating crimes in Lagos, the government of Lagos state has announced it has deployed 13,000 Closed Circuit Television( CCTV) cameras to tackle incessant crime in the state.
Announcing this development, the state’s commissioner of science and technology, Mr. Olufemi Odubiyi said the distribution of the camera across the state would commence next month.
He said: “The deployment of the camera will start by the last quarter of this year from September. We have a window of about 16 to 18 months to fully ensure that the cameras cut across the state.”
Also speaking, Steve Ayorinde, commissioner for information and strategy, said the government is also putting up an addition 6,000 street lights and security sensors for surveillance and crime prevention across the state from October 2016.
According to Ayorinde, Lagos state government is also set to decongest traffic along the Lekki-Epe expressway by removing three roundabouts: 4th Roundabout (Elegushi), 5th Roundabout (Jakande) and 8th Roundabout (VGC).
He said the affected roundabouts would be replaced by the use of traffic lights, expansion of the roads and provision of dedicated turning lanes as well as additional lay-bys.
Ayorinde further disclosed that the government had commenced the implementation of the Lagos enterprise GIS upgrade and the Integrated Land Administration Automation System.
He said when implemented, the plan would ensure proper monitoring of government infrastructure for optimum benefit, fast-track the ease of doing business and improve government-citizen relationship.
