The Lagos State government yesterday launched free public
Wi-Fi at parks and gardens in its resolve to achieve its smart mega city
status.
Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode said the provision of the free
Wi-Fi was part of his administration’s effort to make the state work for all
and sundry.
Represented by the state Commissioner for Science and
Technology, Olufemi Odubiyi, the governor stressed that the increase in
patronage of parks and gardens spread across the state has prompted the government
to equip the centres with free Wi-Fi to serve the needs of visitors to the
parks.
“Parks and Gardens are established to provide conducive
environment for recreation and relaxation activities.
“As you relax and enjoy the recreational facilities in these
parks, we are making it possible for you to access your mail, browse and search
the internet on your tablets, smart phones and laptops via a reliable public
Wi-Fi”.
He added that the number of gardens and parks in the state
had increased with the opening of the Badagry Recreation Park, recently.
The initiative was kick-started at popular Ndubuisi Kanu
Park, Alausa, Ikeja, while others are expected to follow suit, according to the
state government.
The launch of the initiative is part of activities to mark
the 50 year anniversary of the creation of the state.
Chief Public Affairs Officer, Ministry of Science and
Technology, Bolarinwa Yusuf, said that the governor urged the people of the
state to make judicious use of the newly launched portal known as “Citizens
Gate”, a platform designed by the government to bridge the communication gap
between the citizens and the government.
By Wale Odunsi
