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blamingthedevil: 4:49pm On Apr 25

LAMATA Goes Wood: Innovative Solution to Drain Manhole Cover Theft

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is implementing a clever and cost-effective solution to the persistent problem of metal manhole cover theft at BRT laybys across the state.

In this video, Engr. Kemi Ochei from the Public Transport Roads department revealed that LAMATA is now utilizing wood for the construction of these flood drain covers.

This strategic shift away from metal aims to eliminate the incentive for theft, ensuring the safety and functionality of the drainage systems along the busy bus corridors.

This move is expected to provide a more sustainable and secure solution for commuters and infrastructure alike.

#LAMATA #Keepinglagosmoving #lasg

https://x.com/Lamataonline/status/1915443651267711338

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illicit(m): 5:42pm On Apr 25

The wood will be stolen too...

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Earthquakes: 5:54pm On Apr 25

Country seems to be irredeemable
We are more loyal to politicians than Nigeria.

A country with no collective dream, no general purpose. Just exiting without plan.

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inoki247: 5:55pm On Apr 25

Lol u go soon see wood Condemn stealing it...

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christejames(m): 5:55pm On Apr 25

With cost of gas?

Iya Basira don see new gas grin

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saxtaiwo: 5:55pm On Apr 25

Those with the anointing of stealing will still steal it.

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MrSundry: 5:55pm On Apr 25

Those guys can steal anything metal. Alot of railings on bridges meant to prevent cars from plunging into the lagoon have been vandalised

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strangest(m): 5:55pm On Apr 25

Firewood

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TheStranger: 5:56pm On Apr 25

Nice one by the LASG, I've given this menace of manhole stealing a lot of thought, won't the wood rot?

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datola: 5:56pm On Apr 25

I think it's better if it will last

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AjegunleBoy(m): 5:56pm On Apr 25

Jokers united!

Iya silikatu go still send silikat to fetch her some wooden man-hole covers for firewood to take prepare gbegiri soup.
cool

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femi4: 5:56pm On Apr 25

It won't last. You can't compare wood to concrete when it comes to wear n tear

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ThirdWorldThug: 5:57pm On Apr 25

Those wide Mahogany boards sure have as much market value as iron, thus will surely be attractive to thieves.

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mariovito(m): 5:57pm On Apr 25

Mahogany and iroko

Dem go still move am

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tunwumi: 5:57pm On Apr 25

Good idea. Will this stopped them from from using it as firewood?

Antoeni(m): 5:58pm On Apr 25

Beautiful. Everywhere on Lagos roads, you keep seeing open points where a car could land into and have a terrible accident, just because of some people's greed...

The Same set of people are the ones stealing railway tracks.

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aseyi24: 5:58pm On Apr 25

Nice one

Okoroawusa: 5:58pm On Apr 25

illicit:
The wood will be stolen too...

Take am do wetin?

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Wealthoptulent(m): 5:58pm On Apr 25

o ti lo bayen

blamingthedevil:
LAMATA Goes Wood: Innovative Solution to Drain Manhole Cover Theft

https://x.com/Lamataonline/status/1915443651267711338

Okoroawusa: 5:59pm On Apr 25

femi4:
It won't last. You can't compare wood to concrete when it comes to wear n tear

It won't cost much to replace them

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SmartyPants(m): 5:59pm On Apr 25

femi4:
It won't last. You can't compare wood to concrete when it comes to wear n tear

People here amaze me honestly - the metal ones don't last for days because they get stolen - but a low-cost solution that will at least give you a year is "it won't work". So what will work engineer sir?

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illicit(m): 5:59pm On Apr 25

Okoroawusa:

Take am do wetin?

Anything wood is used for...

Fire wood

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psalmsjob: 6:00pm On Apr 25

TheStranger:
Nice one by the LASG, I've given this menace of manhole stealing a lot of thought, won't the wood rot?

I think a thick plastic mould would have been better but if it's hard word as I see it looks if not just sprayed to look so it will last too.

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WhizdomXX(m): 6:01pm On Apr 25

Necessity is the mother of innovation

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SmartyPants(m): 6:01pm On Apr 25

ThirdWorldThug:
Those wide Mahogany boards sure have as much market value as iron, thus will likely be attractive to thieves.

No, unlike iron that can be melted and reshped, wood that has already been cut into that very small shape is useless to any carpenter

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AjegunleBoy(m): 6:01pm On Apr 25

Okoroawusa:

Take am do wetin?

firewood to take roast okpa.

abi na toast dem dey toast dat tasteless thing sef?
cool

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cyberbro: 6:02pm On Apr 25

illicit:
The wood will be stolen too...

It has no resale value like steel. Very low incentive for the thieves. High risk, low reward... grin

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ednut1(m): 6:02pm On Apr 25

Firewood loading

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essentialone1: 6:02pm On Apr 25

Firewood Condemn!

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Efuaye(m): 6:03pm On Apr 25

This is innovative!
I hope furniture guys will not be stealing them too!

illicit(m): 6:03pm On Apr 25

cyberbro:

It has no resale value like steel. Very low incentive for the thieves. High risk, low reward...

Lol that's firewood

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