OPINION BY JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH: FCT park and pay policy | TheCable
Wadata Bodinga, the director of traffic management at FCTA Transportation, announced that the policy is aimed at bringing sanity and addressing disturbing traffic congestion in Abuja. No matter how the FCT administration wants to spin it, it’s just a way of increasing revenue. In a period where 133 million Nigerians are poor, I have a problem with the timing of the policy.
Recall that the city’s park and pay policy has come under fire for its numerous abuses and lack of proper implementation. This policy, which requires drivers to pay for parking in designated areas, has been plagued by a number of issues that have made it a source of frustration for residents and visitors alike.One of the major issues with the park and pay policy in Abuja is the lack of proper signage and parking attendants.
The major reason for the abuses of the policy is because of the antics of the revenue officials. Most of them are thugs, touts and urchins. They harass and sometimes even go physical with motorists. In a sane society, this should not be allowed.The park and pay policy has also been criticised for its high costs. Many residents and visitors have complained that the fees for parking are too high, especially when compared to the cost of parking in other Nigerian cities.
To address these issues, the city of Abuja needs to take a number of steps to improve the park and pay policy. One of the most important steps is to improve the signage and instructions for parking. This will make it easier for drivers to locate designated parking areas and will reduce the number of fines for parking in the wrong area.
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