During their meeting, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the reintroduction of the ‘Park and Pay’ policy in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which requires motorists to pay a fee for parking in certain locations or streets.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, revealed the approval of the policy after a meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The ‘Park and Pay’ policy was previously in effect until 2014 when it was deemed illegal by a court ruling.
In January, the FCT Administration announced its intention to reintroduce the policy.
Director of Traffic Management, FCTA, Wadata Bodinga said the policy was being introduced to address traffic challenges being recorded within the territory.
He added that an increase in the FCT’s population was exposing residents to certain hazards arising from increased competition for parking spaces traffic congestion and destruction of public facilities, including walk ways.
