LAGOS GOVT LAUNCHES INTERSTATE PARK ACCREDITATION, PASSENGER MANIFEST TO ENSURE SAFETY
In an effort to improve traveller safety and guarantee a suitable databank, the Lagos State Government introduced the interstate park accreditation and passenger manifest digitisation system.
The project was formally unveiled to the public on Friday during a media event in Alausa, Ikeja, by Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi and Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation Sola Giwa.
According to Osiyemi, there is a significant drive to modernise interstate travel, with the goal of increasing the efficiency and safety of travellers entering and departing the state by switching from analogue to digital.
According to the commissioner, the project will improve convenience and safety while generating jobs for locals by streamlining operations at interstate parks and guaranteeing a safe, digital record of passenger information.
He pointed out that in order to comply with the regulations, at least 100 unregulated motor parks in the state would need to be renovated.
The program, according to Osiyemi, is another audacious move taken by the responsive administration with the goal of further advancing the safety and security of people and property in the state.
The commissioner claims that the project is an ambitious effort aimed at digitising the passenger manifest system and standardising interstate parks.
“The goal of this initiative is straightforward. It is to make interstate travel safer, more efficient, and more reliable.
“Currently, our passenger manifest system operates on a paper-based approach, which can lead to inefficiencies and delays in critical situations.
“The second part of this project focuses on transforming our manifest system into a digital, centralised platform. Each passenger’s information will now be digitally recorded, ensuring that data is secure, accurate, and instantly accessible to the necessary authorities.
“For the established parks with existing booking systems, we will integrate their systems into our centralised database to ensure continuity and accuracy in data collection.
“In less formal parks, we will provide the necessary devices and agents to digitize the manifest on-site, ensuring that no traveller is left out of this safety enhancement.
“This streamlined system will empower first responders with immediate access to essential passenger information, allowing them to act quickly and accurately in emergencies.”
According to him, the Lagos State Interstate Park Accreditation and Passenger Manifest Digitisation initiative is a prime example of the administration’s dedication to creating a reliable transportation system for all citizens.
“By moving to a fully digital platform, we aim to securely capture and store passenger information in real-time, providing immediate access to accurate data in the event of any incidents,” Osiyemi stated, listing the initiative’s benefits.
“Alongside this, we are also implementing an accreditation system for all interstate parks, setting a new standard of quality, safety, and service for all operators.
“The first component of this project is the accreditation of all interstate parks across Lagos State. Parks that meet our minimum safety and service standards will receive the Ministry of Transportation’s official certification.
“These certified parks will display prominently placed signage, assuring passengers that they are boarding from a park recognised and trusted by Lagos State.”
He noted that parks that do not meet the state standards, particularly the unregulated roadside “mushroom” parks, will require improvements.
“This is a collective move towards a safer, more reliable interstate travel experience for every Lagosian,” the commissioner stated.
Osiyemi, who noted that the project certainly will benefit the passengers, park operators, and the state, added: “For the passengers, they will experience increased safety, reliability, and convenience.
“Knowing that their travel information is securely recorded offers reassurance that, should any incidents occur, Lagos State’s emergency services are equipped with the tools and data they need to respond effectively.
“For accredited park operators, they gain a mark of quality that enhances their reputation and attracts more passengers.”
With the infrastructure upgrades provided, he added that operators have an opportunity to elevate service quality and play a direct role in creating a safer transportation system.
Osiyemi continued: “As for the state, this initiative marks a vital step in the modernisation of our transportation sector. The project not only strengthens public safety but also generates employment opportunities and provides valuable data to guide urban planning and transportation policy.
“By enforcing park standardization and leveraging digital technology, Lagos is leading the way in innovative, forward-thinking governance.
“Through this initiative, citizens can feel safer, park operators can gain credibility, and Lagos State can continue to set new standards for modern, efficient governance,” Osiyemi added.
The technical partner on the project, Olamide Afolabi, said the project would improve the physical infrastructure of parks, including toilets and sitting areas, to meet the standard for accreditation.
Giwa and the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation, Wale Musa, assured the people of the safety of their data and that it had been done in public interest.
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