The Federal Government of Nigeria has addressed the speculations arising from the masses on the re-introduction of Toll gates, saying no Policy Statement has been issued yet, to this effect.
According to a news reporter who spoke to Hakeem Bello, the Special Adviser on Communications to the Minister of Works and Housing, the government would issue a proper Policy statement to the public if there would be a reintroduction of toll gates.
Bello said, “Look, why the so much excitement over nothing? The minister never made a policy statement. If the government wants to make a major policy like that (toll gates reintroduction), there will be explanations, press conferences, briefings and all of that.
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“It was during the course of the press briefing (at the state house) that someone asked about tolling and the minister responded by saying that there was no law against tolling. So why would people hold this high as if tolling is starting tomorrow?”
“Of course, that cannot be a policy statement for one to say tolling is coming tomorrow or very soon. He (Fashola) didn’t make a policy statement on when there will be toll gates on our roads.”
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