As part of efforts to expand its operations, Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 FM has sought partnership with the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) and the Lekki Deep Sea Port in the areas of adequate and timely travel advisory and other mutual benefits for the organisations.
General Manager of the Station, Tayo Akanle, who recently led a team on a working visit to the LFZ, explained that Lagos Traffic Radio has, since its inception in 2012, been steadfast in the delivery of timely and accurate travel information and advisory to Lagos residents.
Akanle, who hailed the development within the LFZ as innovative and futuristic in terms of infrastructure and investment, noted that with the various road networks within and outside the Zone, Lagos Traffic Radio can play a pivotal role in ensuring partners and organizations operating within the Zone make informed travel decisions.
The General Manager highlighted some of the achievements of the Station, including a ready-made listenership of two million from 800, 000 in 2012, to Live Cameras Update legacy project, timely updates on flight and railway schedules waterways live reports and live motorbike incident reports all hinged on the first pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S. Plus Agenda of the Lagos State Government.
Receiving the visiting delegation, the Manager and Market Research Analyst for LFZ, Olutayo Olusoga noted that the Zone is sited on 16,500 acres divided into four quadrants and is operated on a purpose-driven business model which covers Industrial and Infrastructure, Bluechip and Consumer Goods.
On his part, Manager, Sales and Business Development, Atigogo Oghenovo pledged commitment to the idea of a partnership with Lagos Traffic Radio, saying it would further consolidate the growth of the Zone and its goals.
He also revealed plans by the Lagos Free Zone to undertake the construction of an additional road network of roads to prevent congestion of traffic within the Zone and the Lekki DeepSea Port.
The highlight of the working visit by the Lagos Traffic Radio team, was a guided tour of the warehouses, factories and residential areas within the Zone as well as a tour of facilities within the Lekki DeepSea Port which can accommodate 1.2 million containers.