Gov. Ambode Places Permanent Ban On Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO), Orders FRSC Out Of Lagos Roads.

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has categorically stated that the ban which was earlier placed on Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) on Lagos roads is  permanent.


Ambode, made this clear while speaking during the commissioning of the Pedestrian bridges, Laybys and  Slip roads at Ojodu Berger, on Tuesday.

He also ordered the officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps to stay clear of Lagos roads and limit its operations within  Federal roads.

"Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, let me use this opportunity to reiterate that Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) have been asked to stay off our roads permanently.

"We also advice the Federal Road Safety Corps to stay on the fringes and highways and not on the main streets of Lagos. It has become evident that these agencies contribute to traffic challenges on our roads," the Governor said.