Students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State on Wednesday declared their support for the creation of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Administrators (LASPAGA).
They declared the support on the platform of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Committee (JCC) and commended LASPAGA for empowering students of tertiary institutions.
The support and commendation are contained in a letter to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu through the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation and signed by NANS JCC Chairman, Mr Alimi Idris and General Secretary, Mr Abefe Abdul-Rasaq.
NANS JCC lauded LASPAGA for establishing the first-ever institutional park for students in Lagos State and for employing its members.
The association noted that LASPAGA employed more than 200 student leaders across the state-owned tertiary institutions and ensured that they were well remunerated.
The students’ body charged Sanwo-Olu to further empower LASPAGA to underscore his administration’s dedication to the wellbeing of Lagosians and its commitment to effective urban management.
The NANS JCC stressed that this would send a strong message that safety, order and the rule of law are paramount in Lagos State.
It noted that the governor created LASPAGA to maintain peace and order in Lagos State.
It noted also that the creation of LASPAGA followed a fracas at Iyana-Iba which led to the suspension of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).
“The suspension of RTEAN was orchestrated by its members in Lagos State.
“The chaos experienced under the leadership of Alhaji Musa Mohammed, former RTEAN Chairman, did not only cause untold trauma, but led to the shooting of guns around the Lagos State University campus.
“It also endangered lives of students living within and outside the campus.
“The creation of LASPAGA by Gov. Sanwo-Olu has significantly touched the lives of students in the state, alleviated poverty and reduced unemployment among graduates,’’ the students’ body stated.
NANS JCC charged the Trade Union Congress to back-off issues around the creation of LASPAGA as the RTEAN had already filed a suit to challenge the move.
“LASPAGA’s commitment to maintaining order, cleanliness and efficiency within public parks and garages is commendable.
“We are genuinely pleased with its performance and positive impact on our lives,’’ NANS JCC stressed.
