- Safiu Kehinde
The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced traffic diversion plan in Lafia, the state capital, due to the scheduled official visit by President Bola Tinubu.
SP Rahman Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Nasarawa made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to the PPRO, there would be restriction of movements in Lafia from Tuesday June 24, to Wednesday June 25, beginning from 6:00pm to 6:00am.
Nansel said vehicles coming into Lafia from the Akwanga axis would be diverted at Mechanic Village, Azuba to pass through the bypass, Akurba, Mararaba Akunza, and connect to the Makurdi Road.
He added that vehicles coming from Makurdi would be diverted at Bukan Kwato–Mararaba Akunza to link Akurba and Azuba.
The PPRO said that Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, Commissioner of Police (CP) had assured the public that adequate security has been deployed to safeguard commuters along all the alternative routes.
He appealed to members of the public to cooperate with the police as the measures were not intended to inconvenience them but to ensure a safe and successful presidential visit.
“We regret any inconveniences this may cause and appreciate the support of residents and motorists during this period,” he said.
The Tinubu is expected to arrive at the northern state on Wednesday for the commissioning of projects completed by the state governor, Abdullahi Sule.
The state’s Commissioner Information and Culture, Dr. Tanko Ibrahim expressed the Nasarawa’s readiness to host the President.
Tanko, in a statement issued today, disclosed that the President will be received at the Usman Danfodio Airport, Lafia.
“The president will be received at the Usman Danfodio Airport in Lafia and will proceed to commission the under/overhead Lafia bridge.
“After which, the president will pay homage to the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage, rtd, at his palace.” He wrote.