The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has called on
Lagosians to use free internet service at no cost at Muri-Okunola Park,
Victoria Island and Ndubuisi kanu,Alausa,Ikeja with the view to make the
citizenry more informed about government policies/projects and
especially what is happening around the World and Nigeria in particular.
Speaking
today at the unveiling of the Free Wi-Fi/Internet access in
commemoration of 50 year anniversary of the creation of the State,
Ambode said that the unveiling kick-started two weeks ago at the popular
Ndubisi Kanu Park, Alausa, Ikeja adding that the initiative will be
extended to other parks and gardens of the State to further enhance
social/leisure activities.
The State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi
Ambode who was represented at the event by State Commissioner for
Science and Technology, Mr. Olufemi Odubiyi restated the present
administration continuation to demonstrate her commitment to making the
state livable for all and sundry through various programmes and
projects.
He said parks and gardens are established to provide
conducive environment for recreation and relaxation activities, adding
that members of the public can relax and enjoy the recreational
facilities in these parks, as it is now possible to access your mail,
browse and search the internet on your tablets, smart phones and laptops
via a reliable public Wi-Fi at the park.
The Governor noted that
one cannot underestimate the importance of internet access in our daily
activities, as this is an enabler in modern society and the efforts of
this administration in providing free Wi-Fi is to make the state work
for all and sundry.
He pointed out that one of the biggest
benefits of offering free Wi-Fi was that it would provide new ways for
the public to enhance social/leisure activities and as such encourage
more patronage to the park.
While promising to provide free
public Wi-Fi in other parks and gardens spread across the State, he
urged members of the public to take good advantage of the facilities.
Bola Akingbade,
Director,Public Affairs
MoST
25/05/2017
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