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By John Ogunsemore
Member of the House of Representatives for Badagry Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Hon. Sesi Whingan, has commended the recent decision to streamline the security checkpoints on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway to just four.
In a Wednesday statement, Whingan’s media said this milestone follows a petition submitted by the lawmaker to the National Assembly, highlighting the hardships commuters faced due to excessive checkpoints and extortion by security personnel.
According to the statement, the announcement was detailed in a press release titled “Security Agencies’ Efforts to Curb Extortion and Abuse along Badagry-Seme Border Corridor Commendable.”
“The release outlined the outcomes of a high-level security meeting chaired by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2 Command.
“The meeting approved checkpoints at four strategic locations: Seme Point, Gbaji Point, Apa Point, and Agbara Point,” the statement reads in part.
The statement said on October 16, 2024, Whingan presented a petition on behalf of his constituents, spearheaded by one Comrade Aladeotan David and his team, during a plenary session of the House of Representatives.
It said the petition, submitted during the Badagry Stakeholders and Youth Engagement event, described the financial and psychological toll imposed on commuters by illegal extortion and excessive checkpoints.
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In his presentation, Whingan emphasised the need for security personnel to execute their duties without infringing on citizens’ rights.
The Speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abass, acknowledged the petition and directed relevant committees to investigate and resolve the matter.
Whingan commended the Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Customs Service, and other security agencies for their swift response and commitment to addressing the issue.
“This decision is a significant victory for the people of Badagry and all commuters along this vital corridor.
“By reducing checkpoints, we are fostering economic growth, reducing hardship, and upholding the rights of road users,” Whingan stated.
He urged the joint task force to enforce strict compliance with the new checkpoint policy.
He also encouraged the public to report any violations through the designated contact numbers: +2347088158606 and +2349062011772.
Whingan reaffirmed his dedication to the welfare of his constituents and pledged to monitor the situation closely and continue advocating for the rights and interests of the people of Badagry Federal Constituency.
