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  • LASG creates 3,941 parking slots to ease congestion

    LASG creates 3,941 parking slots to ease congestion

    Lagos State Government has created 3,941 new parking slots in key areas of the state to address traffic challenges across the state.

    The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made this known during the Y2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held to commemorate the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.

    Osiyemi explained that the initiative was part of the administration’s efforts to reduce indiscriminate parking and enhance vehicular movement across the state.

    He said the new parking facilities are designed to accommodate thousands of vehicles, providing residents with safer and more organized alternatives to roadside parking.

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    The Commissioner emphasized that the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) was established to regulate illegal parking, eliminate obstructions on roadways, deliver a world-class parking system, and promote voluntary compliance with the Lagos State parking policy.

    Speaking further Osiyemi said that the government has zoned the state’s parking scheme into five key areas: Ikeja, Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island, and Surulere adding that this strategic zoning is expected to streamline parking operations and minimize congestion caused by unauthorized parking practices.

    He mentioned that the state has installed 669 parking signages along major roads to guide motorists to designated parking zones, noting that the signage will contribute to a more structured and user-friendly parking system.

  • Lagos installs speed limit cameras on two roads, says Osiyemi

    Lagos installs speed limit cameras on two roads, says Osiyemi

    The Lagos State government has said speed limit devices have been installed on two roads –  Alapere and Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said in a statement.

    He said the clarification became necessary following reports, which had listed many roads on which government had mounted closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, against over-speeding.

    He urged the public to stop circulating false information on the speed limits, as the government would continue to inform the public on any development.

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    In the statement signed by the Deputy Director Public Affairs of the ministry, Bolanle Oguntola, the commissioner also reaffirmed the legality of the regulations and urged motorists to comply with the safety of road users.

    Osiyemi, referenced Section 28(2)(a) of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law (2018), as the legal basis for imposing fines and penalties on motorists who exceeded prescribed speed limits.

    Also, Osiyemi emphasised that the ministry is responsible for determining the size, colour, and type of traffic signs in the state, ensuring standardisation and adherence to global best practices.

  • Lagos commissioner calls for safety awareness after Otedola Bridge tanker explosion

    Lagos commissioner calls for safety awareness after Otedola Bridge tanker explosion

    Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has stressed the need for heightened safety awareness following a gas tanker explosion at Otedola Bridge.

    Speaking during an assessment visit to the accident site, which was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, Osiyemi condemned the violation of traffic regulations by the tanker driver. 

    He pointed out that despite a clear road sign prohibiting trucks from using the corridor, the driver ignored the restriction, leading to the devastating inferno.

    “There was a clear sign that said ‘No Trucks Allowed,’ yet the tanker driver disregarded it, putting lives and property at risk,” he stated.

    Osiyemi emphasized that the incident highlights the urgent need for stricter enforcement of safety regulations and enhanced technical measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

    “This incident reinforces the urgent need for stricter safety protocols for heavy-duty vehicles. The Ministry of Transportation is also intensifying enforcement on the movement of hazardous materials, strengthening regulatory compliance, and implementing enhanced safety measures to prevent future occurrences.”

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    During the visit, the commissioner and his team conducted a comprehensive evaluation, not only of the transport infrastructure but also of other affected structures. 

    “We are here to look at the totality of what happened. A comprehensive assessment of the bridge and surrounding structures.”

    He confirmed that the assessment included checking for structural cracks on the bridge and its surrounding facilities to determine their integrity.

    Osiyemi urged heavy-duty vehicle drivers to adhere strictly to safety regulations and cooperate with government efforts to protect lives and property. 

    He reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to building a safer and more resilient transport system for all residents.

  • ‘Why Lagos added Green Line rail mass transit’

    ‘Why Lagos added Green Line rail mass transit’

    Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Green Line Rail Mass Transit Project, which is to span the expanse of Lekki corridor.

    This was made known by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in response to questions raised by the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Transportation led by Temitope Adewale, the chairman, during a visit of the committee to the ministry.

    Osiyemi said the addition of Green Line to the existent Blue Line, which has transported over two million passengers since inception, and Red Line, which will convey 750,000 passengers daily at its kick off, would improve commuting in the state.

    He said the plan for the second phase of the Blue Line, Mile 2 to Okokomaiko, was underway.

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    Osiyemi said the ministry was working on creating two interchanges to ensure interconnectivity of the modes, especially in areas where all of the available modes existed (road, water and rail), adding that the interconnectivity of the modes was deliberate to ensure there was no lacuna in the implementations of the plans.

    Speaking about the areas of concern raised about the Lekki-Epe Corridor and the impact of the refinery along the axis, the commissioner elaborated on the modality of the E-call Up System. He said seven trailer parks were available to prevent trucks from loitering on the corridor as well as RFID, which would ensure compliance with the e-call up system, as it would expose any truck not scheduled to be at the port or parks.

    The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olawale Musa, said the number one hindrance to fully digitise enforcement was lack of data.

    Adewale lauded the ministry for living up to its responsibility as the first on the THEMES+ Agenda.

    He enjoined the ministry to provide a project status report to enable the House of Assembly monitor and stay abreast of the plans of the ministry and as well support the projects in line with their functions as representatives of the people.

    Other members in attendance include;  Afinni Olanrewaju, Slyvester Ogunkelu, Olootu Emmanuel, Kazeem. O and others.