Horn Free Day: Lawmaker Commends Motorists over High Level Compliance
Segun Olulade, member,
Lagos State House of Assembly, has commended motorists for high level of
compliance on the “horn-free day” observed in the state on Wednesday,
October 15th.
Olulade, Chairman, House Committee on
Information and Publicity, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on
Thursday that he was surprised at the level of compliance particularly
among the commercial bus drivers.
“Wednesday marked the maiden edition of
Horn Free Day in Lagos; an idea that seeks citizenry’s support for
reduction in the level of environmental pollution generated from noise
on daily basis.
“The objective is to persuade vehicle
users to reduce the use of horn and only use it where necessary rather
than applying horn for noise purpose while driving,’’ he said.
He said that environmental hazards
generated from daily inappropriate use of horn on the roads amounted to
greater percentage of the total pollution in the society.
He further stated that the government
was committed to better living conditions for all residents and as well
planned to protect the environment against unwanted and preventable
noise in the society.
The lawmaker commended residents for
their cooperation with several initiatives of the state government
adding that the horn-free day was another best practice initiated by the
government.
He debunked the rumour that the exercise has political intent on the path of All Progressive Congress (APC).
“What political intention can one deduce
by asking people to reduce the use of vehicle horn so as to imbibe the
practice of moderate use of horn and thus reduce pollution in the state?
“I am surprised that some disgruntled
elements are fast at reading political meanings to every action of the
government in every situation.
“The exercise is nothing but yet another good initiative of the progressive government in place.
It is a global practice at reducing environmental pollution,’’ he said.
