By Bose Adelaja

lagos—Following the gridlock arising from the traffic congestion in Apapa and its environs, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has reiterated its readiness to respond to any emergency situation in and around Apapa or any other part of the state.

The General Manager, LASEMA, Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu, said this yesterday, in Alausa that the agency is exploring various possibilities in ensuring quick and adequate response in case of any form of emergency in the area or any part of the State.

According to him, “The agency is looking into the possibility of setting up a temporary dispatched point for quick and adequate response to any case of emergency.

Men of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and Fire Services in a rescue operation.

”While the agency’s bikers have been dispatched for close monitoring and surveillance of the situation for necessary attention when required with the agency further looking at other avenues for periodic situation  report  in management of any situation in the area.”

Tiamiyu assured that the Lagos State government is alive to its responsibilities in ensuring adequate safety of lives and properties and will not allow any unfortunate incident to occur as a result of the bottleneck.

He, however, advised Lagosians, especially residents of Apapa and its environs to remain calm and to also call the 112/767 for any emergency.