FG Launches Coastal Highway Guards To Fight Vandalism

The Federal Government has launched the Coastal Highway Guards to protect the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway from vandalism and other unauthorised activities.

The initiative was launched by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, with an initial deployment of 40 officers.

Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Lagos State Governor, Jubril Gawat, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

According to the statement, the  guards will monitor suspicious activities, prevent hawking, loitering and unauthorised use of tricycles and motorcycles on the highway.

The team will be led by retired General Adekunle Shodunke and will work with security agencies in Lagos State.