Stemit Engagement Challenge S4-W4 | ..Everything You Need To Know About My Current City

It's been four years since I last logged into my steemit account... I literally lost my log-in information... It was a big miracle I was able to recover it...

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This will be my first post after 4 years and I am doing this post for several reasons; My love for writing on Steemit/Attempting Steemit writing challenges like the #steementrepreneurs-s4w4, the peculiarity of the topic in question, and above all, the impact of my article on the readers.

There are a few other reasons I have decided to throw my hat in the ring even though the time was almost up.

Hello Friend and thanks for making it down to my first post in 4 years.....

I really do hope you will enjoy learning about the city I live in. Although I have been permitted to select an area I will like to discuss, I feel that you need to have a deep understanding of why I love my city so well and this is why I will be touching on all the named areas i.e.....

Public Service

In this area of discussion, I will touch on the various developmental projects of my city, especially in key areas like health, transportation, and other public services like general infrastructural development.

Environment

In this area of discussion, I will touch on a very important point; waste management.

Economy

Here, I will analyze governmental programs that foster community economic growth and the general livelihood of everyone.

Does this sound cool to you?

Yes.................?

Then travel quickly with me to......

PUBLIC SERVICE

1. Health

Talking about development in health, the fact that Lagos state is the most developed in entire Nigeria can never be contested. First, there is no other city in Nigeria with organized health insurance like the Nobel ILERA-EKO.

Apart from being the only city with an organized city-owned health insurance scheme (I mean never using the general scheme provided by the Central government), my city also owns ambulances in strategic locations in the city to cater to emergencies.

The above mentions are smaller when compared to other health provisions like the newly built and commissioned Children Hospital to cater to the needs of children and also to drastically reduce the mortality rate in children....... Such a wise public service delivery.

Before Construction......

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After Construction......

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1. Transportation

In Transportation, a lot has been achieved by the government in my city, and so much more is currently being done. In order to ease the "sometimes very tight" traffic gridlocks, the government has built various transport systems and facilities such as the introduction of the BRT Shuttles, the construction of the Oshodi Bus Terminal, the ongoing construction of the fourth mainland Bridge, the maintenance of the third mainland bridge, and the construction of the longest and modern railway lines running from Marina to Okokomaiko.

All of these transportation projects are worth Billions of dollars.

See some of them below:

The BRT---- Bus Rapid Transport

The bus Rapid Transport system is a wise initiative by the government of my city. These buses move thousands of people daily across the city and the cost is relatively cheaper when compared to other public transportation systems. Apart from this, the bus is faster in that it operates a singular lane that is never shared with other cars.

Riding on this bus every day from work at Obalende to oshodi feels really good as I am able to beat time and traffic, and even enjoy a bit of calm plus Airconditioner..... Lolzzz

Image Taken Originally on my Phone At The Obalende Pack

The Oshodi Bus Terminal

The Oshodi Bus Terminal is a piece of modern architectural design and really good to behold especially at Night. The bus terminal ensures that buses are packed neatly and safely. With the availability of the terminal, swift movements of buses are ensured.

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Fourth Mainland Bridge

This bridge is very significant in that it will ease the gridlock always experienced on the third mainland bridge. This bridge will also make it very easy for people seeking to commute from far Ikorodu to the island. When this bridge is finally completed, it will not just be a beauty to behold, but a transport infrastructure that eases gridlocks on the Third Mainland Bridge

ENVIRONMENT

1. Waste Management

From a careful study of other cities across the country, I can accurately say my city is the most organized and the most innovative when it comes to waste management and also the productive use of waste.

Wastes are collected neatly using heavy-duty trucks from house to house and some of the wastes are sold as raw materials for other goods such as pet bottles and aluminum.

Sweeping The Street

ECONOMY

This is another area my current city beats every other community in Nigeria. There are programs and projects that are aimed at helping everyone relieve the economic burden. Notable among them are:

Del-york creative academy

The del-york is a creative academy which is aimed at helping artists and players in the tourism industry.

The Lagos International Trade Fair

With this program, over 3000 local MSMEs entrepreneurs have partaken in the Fairs and way over 20 registered regulatory agencies provide real business support. This is a great opportunity for small businesses to thrive and also create jobs.

There are still lots of fantastic areas I still have to talk about as they relate to the development in my city, but I will simply like to draw the curtain for now.

I invite @sapient1 @preetynoka and @elixbaba to participate in this contest.

Here is the contest link - Steemit Engagement Challenge S4-W4 | Review of your city development

If you think I have done a good job at describing my city, then

See You Again Soon.