The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has issued a warning to content creators, urging them to refrain from filming or taking pictures within its public transportation infrastructure without prior permission.
This caution was conveyed through an official statement posted on LAMATA’s verified social media account on Monday.
The statement read, “The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) would like to clarify the process of creating content on our public transportation infrastructure, including the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line and other upcoming rail lines.”
It emphasized, “To avoid confusion, creating videos or taking pictures for commercial purposes on our infrastructure is not permitted without prior approval.”
LAMATA explained that obtaining approval will help “maintain order and ensure filming activities don’t disrupt operations or passenger safety.”
The agency advised, “Those interested in filming or taking photographs for commercial purposes on Lagos State’s public transportation system should seek approval from LAMATA.”
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