The Ambode-led Lagos State Government has announced its plans to deploy 10,000 closed-circuit television, also known as CCTV cameras, across the state as part of the enhanced Smart City Programme designed to provide a 24-hour driven economy.
The State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Hakeem Fahm announced this during the annual Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the third anniversary of Governor Ambode’s administration.
He also disclosed that the initiative was intended to allow individuals and organizations operate in a safe and secure environment, thereby creating more jobs and increasing the Gross Domestic Product of the state.
He further added that apart from the deployment of high definition cameras with gantries, other aspects of the Smart City project involved the integration of the deployed cameras with Centralised Emergency Command and Control Centre. It also include provision of road signature structure and streetlights across the state.
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