Stakeholders in Lagos economy have expressed optimism that the planned reopening of Lekki Toll gate, which was shut 18 months ago following the #EndSARs protest, will help the government to recover the losses it suffered during the protest.
They said the reopening would be an added advantage for the state’s economy and the company handling the facility through a robust economic environment and creation of job opportunities.
The stakeholders faulted those plotting protests against the reopening of the toll gate and urged them to suspend such action, as it would do no good to anyone.
The stakeholders’ reaction was sequel to the planned reopening of the toll gate on April 1 by the state government.
A source close to the company handling the facility said it understood the sentiments that greeted the protest, its economic implications to Lagos, adding that it had sacrificed a lot on account of the losses it suffered during the period in view.
Speaking on Arise TV’s The Morning Show, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said LCC owes local lenders about N11.6 billion and foreign lenders $31.1 million, hence the need to reopen the toll gate.