LASG imposes N25,000 fine on motorcyclists plying walkways.

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said that it would henceforth arrest motorists and motorcyclists driving on walkways.

Commissioner for the Environment, Muiz Banire said this while delivering a lecture on Preservation of the Environment at the Apapa Community Development Committee Merit Award ceremony.

Banire said walkways were not meant for motorists and motorcyclists bur for pedestrians, and that erring motorists and motorcyclists would pay N25,000 fine.

Banire expressed the regret that the Apapa area of Lagos State was well planned but had been disorganised by unpatriotic residents.

The commissioner urged communities in Apapa to collaborate to restore its glory.

Earlier, the Chairperson of the Apapa Community Development Committee, Atinuke Lawal, said the event was to appreciate some people who had contributed to the development of Apapa.

The committee honoured 21 persons at the event.

They include the Apapa Divisional Police Officer, Ali Mohammed, and the Apapa Local Government Chairman, Ayodeji Joseph.

Mohammed was honoured for the reduction in the crime rate in Apapa.

Also, the committee donated 2000 exercise books to eight primary and secondary schools. It equally gave nine widows N10,000 each.