Their zeal for work was palpable; which is why everyday these workers, mostly women, some with their babies resting firmly on their backs, defy sun and rain as they storm major streets of Minna, the Niger state capital, with brooms and rakes in their hands to keep the streets clean. And with time, they succeeded in transforming the once dirty environment to a more friendly and habitable place.

Trying to visit any of the communities in the Ipaja/Ayobo Local Council Development Area LCDA, in Lagos State presently can be likened to the proverbial camel striving to pass through the tiny hole of a needle. Those who have dared, usually found it a near impossible task, often ending as a traumatic experience. Apart from the man-hours lost on the road, a recent journey to this area turned out to be a complete nightmare made worse by the fact that it rained heavily on that day.

The introduction of the tricycle popularly called Keke Marwa in Nigeria served the dual purpose of boosting transportation and creating employment opportunities for millions of otherwise unemployed individuals in the country. In Lagos State, the Keke Marwa or Keke NAPEP was incorporated into the government -promoted mass transit programme geared towards tackling the growing challenges in the transportation sector.

Stanbic IBTC was reported to have expressed support for any legislation that would enforce the human rights and dignity of all Nigerians irrespective of their gender, but observed that there are various factors that could influence an individual’s decision to engage in illegal and immoral acts which could include but not limited to prostitution at the work place.

Residents of New Mebamu Extension/Adekanbi Community Development Association, CDA, in Ojo Local Government of Lagos State have urged government to save them from the scourge of the persistent flood in the community.