The Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business Districts, Mr. Olugbenga Olarenwaju Oyerinde, has charged personnel of the Agency to rededicate themselves to duty and sustain their efforts towards adding value to effective performance, while displaying a high level of professionalism in the discharge of their statutory responsibilities.
Oyerinde, who made the call on Tuesday while addressing personnel of the Agency at the Lagos Island operations office, stressed the need for the personnel to remain committed to service excellence and professionalism, asserting that it is the only way the agency can contribute to the development of the business district and the State.
He urged the officers to be civil, firm and decisive in their decisions but shun acts that are capable of bringing the Agency to disrepute and losing the confidence of stakeholders within the business districts, imploring them to rise up to the challenges posed by the high influx of visitors, shoppers and business owners, as well as the attendant traffic and environmental challenges.
While promising good welfare incentives and warning against extortion, bribe-taking and complacency, especially when enforcing the law against street traders and illegal parking, the Special Adviser maintained that corruption among officers is not limited to extortion or financial inducement alone but indiscipline and unlawful harassment of citizens.
He disclosed that the actions of the CBD operatives should be corrective and not punitive, pointing out that any unwarranted action taken against the citizens will make them lose confidence in the activities of the Agency and such will not be encouraged.
In his words: “Do not leave any room for the public to doubt your integrity, your honesty and your commitment to traffic and environmental management. I have heard different complaints about your activities, but l must warn you not to drag the Agency's name in the mud by yielding to any temptation or indulging in corrupt practices that could bring disrespect to the government”.
He tasked the operatives to be good ambassadors of the Lagos State Government and be courteous to the motoring public as well as residents and business owners within the business districts, saying that “The uniform you are wearing is not a licence for extortion or to be unruly to the public. Always be courteous and respectful, show good character and integrity which Lagos State stands for, and shun all forms of corruption”.
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