ECHOES OF LAGOS
Echoes That Transcend: A Private Unveiling of Cosmopolitan Genius
Beneath the radiant Lagos skyline, an air of sophisticated revelry permeated the luxurious confines of Citiheight Hotel, where an exclusive unveiling of artistic mastery unfolded. The Echoes of Lagos: Private View, attracted a discerning audience from far and wide, all united by an insatiable thirst for the avant-garde. Orchestrated by The Yellow Danfo Movement Hub, a pioneering force championing cultural renaissance and social impact, the event served as a canvas upon which the multifaceted threads of Lagos' vibrant spirit would unfurl.
Guests included brand development managers, media mavens, art instructors an enthusiasts mingling amongst visitors from Europe, America, and the cosmopolitan heart of Lagos.
Inspired by the iconic "The Yellow Danfo" book, which pays homage to the iconic yellow buses that symbolize Lagos' vibrant spirit, The Yellow Danfo Movement Hub has embarked on a mission to empower the Nigerian creative community towards entrepreneurial success by narrating the multifaceted story of Lagos through their creative endeavours.
As guests immersed themselves in the exhibition's offerings, a palpable sense of pride and appreciation resonated throughout the room. For here, within the hallowed walls of Citiheight Hotel, the echoes of Lagos' creative genius reverberated, transcending borders and captivating the hearts and minds of an international audience.
The success of the Echoes of Lagos: Private View event is a testament to the organic, innovative, and resourceful spirit that defines The Yellow Danfo Movement Hub. By fostering collaborations, leveraging digital platforms, and cultivating a strong engagement with creatives and entrepreneurs, the Hub has forged valuable partnerships and ignited a profound community impact.
Looking ahead, the Hub's visionary artists, designers, and creatives prepare to take their artistry to new heights, with plans for a highly anticipated exhibition in August 2024 in Lagos.
"The Yellow Danfo" book stands as a captivating portal, available for purchase on Amazon or at the Nike Art Gallery, Lekki, Lagos.
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vis vows crackdown on danfo and other commercial transportat
The Service said though private citizens also have bad cars on the roads, the state has deployed enough technology to deal with errant private car owners.
By Kayode Oyero. February 19th 2024
The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) has vowed to go after commercial yellow-branded buses in the state popularly known as ‘Danfo’ and ‘Korope’ violating provisions of the Road Traffic Law 2021. perspectives and experiences.
“Our mandate is all vehicles but this year, our focus for officers is the commercial transporters,” said VIS Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer, Akin-George Fashola, on Channels Television’s new breakfast show, The Morning Brief.
The official said though private citizens also have bad cars on the roads, the Service has deployed enough technology to deal with errant private owners.
Fashola said, “I’m at a level where I’m comfortable with the technology the state has developed and put on the roads to take care of private citizens. You will hardly see Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Officers disturbing private citizens on roads.
“In 2024, we are facing commercial entities because there are just so many of them. It’s high time we changed our focus, our approach to get those numbers down to a level.
“Having said that, even private citizens have very bad cars but my main goals is for commercial citizens.”
Asked whether the Service was empowered by law to arrest one-way drivers, the official said as a law enforcement agency, the Service take assignments that are priority traffic violation offences like arresting one-way defaulters. “It is not a primary focus for us but it’s an addition,” he stated.
Fashola also said the state’s Ministry of Transportation puts up signs on exclusive one-way roads but the signposts are stolen, making ignorant drivers break the law.
The activities of Danfo drivers can be nightmarish on Lagos roads. From reckless driving to poorly maintained buses puffing plumes of thick smokes into the atmosphere, polluting the air, Danfo drivers’ activities can be menacing, even as they sometimes engage in fights with road transport workers also known as agbero who are clad in grimy white tops and green trousers.
The state government had repeatedly said the operations of Danfo drivers are indecent of the ‘megacity’ aspiration of Lagos and vowed to phase out the commercial buses but state-owned bus projects have been inadequate to cater for the transport needs of over 20 million people resident in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic nerve centre.
Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service formally known as Vehicle Inspection Unit was established on August 2, 2012, by former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola.
According to information on its website, the Service is saddled with the duties of ensuring compliance with all stipulated/required vehicle policies such as Road Worthiness, Vehicle License, Hackney Permit, Testing and Training of applicants for driver’s license/ rider card and sometime compliment the duties of other Transport Agencies.
