Most of the multi-million naira bus stop shelters erected in some parts of Lagos State to serve the state’s numerous commuters are no longer being utilised by those that they were meant to serve, PUNCH Metro’s investigation has revealed.
At the Ijesha Bus Stop, traders selling farm produce were seen displaying their goods.
“On weekdays, we don’t display our goods to avoid issues. We only hide them at the back of the shelter, while hanging around,” one of the traders toldIt was further learnt that these traders pay a token to some persons for them to continue trading unhindered but they were not willing to disclose the identities of those they pay to.
“This booth was here before I was employed. There was a time it was removed, but it was later brought back,” she said. A motor boy who identified himself simply as Sodiq told our correspondent that the shelter offers solace to individuals seeking respite, particularly at night.
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