The Lagos State Government has directed the Lekki Concession Company (LCC) to halt the proposed tariff hike on Lekki-Epe Expressway in addition to Lekki-Ikoyi link Bridge.
A contention signed past times the state Commissioner for Information, Steve Ayorinde, said the proposed tarrif hike cannot last effected at this catamenia inward the involvement of the public.
“While authorities recognises the take away for periodic review of tariffs in addition to whatsoever other levies appertaining to route infrastructure maintenance inward the state, the populace in addition to critical stakeholders equally the ultimate beneficiaries of such facilities must ever last carried along at all times,” Ayorinde added.
Below is the amount statement:
The attending of Lagos State Government has been drawn to the proclamation of a proposed tariff hike on Lekki-Epe Expressway in addition to Lekki-Ikoyi link dyad past times the Lekki Concession Company (LCC).
The Lagos State authorities hereby informs the full general populace that the said tariff hike has at 1 time been set on concur equally the necessary consultations alongside stakeholders are even in addition to therefore to last concluded.
While authorities recognises the take away for periodic review of tariffs in addition to whatsoever other levies appertaining to route infrastructure maintenance inward the state, the populace in addition to critical stakeholders equally the ultimate beneficiaries of such facilities must ever last carried along at all times.
Therefore, the proposed tarrif hike cannot last effected at this catamenia inward the involvement of the public, spell farther consultations continue.