- Lagos Set To Begin Paid On-Street Parking In Selected LGAs
- The initiative is aimed at improving orderliness on roads, easing traffic flow and creating job opportunities for residents
- Akeem Dauda welcomed the initiative and pledged support for its rollout
Lagos State is set to introduce paid parking on designated streets as part of efforts to tackle traffic congestion and improve parking management across the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Parking Authority, LASPA, disclosed that the On-Street Parking Scheme is expected to commence before the end of 2026, beginning with a pilot phase in selected local government areas, including Ikeja.
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The General Manager of LASPA, Adebisi Adelabu, revealed the plan during a stakeholder engagement meeting with the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Akeem Dauda, and members of the council management team.
According to a statement issued by LASPA’s Head of Public Affairs, Dunkwu Divine, the initiative is aimed at improving orderliness on roads, easing traffic flow and creating job opportunities for residents in affected communities.
Adelabu explained that the management of parking operations was previously handled by local government authorities before the responsibility was transferred to LASPA by the Conference of the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas.
She added that councils would benefit from the scheme depending on their level of cooperation and participation, while assuring stakeholders that the agency remains open to feedback and collaboration for effective implementation.
Speaking during the meeting, Ikeja LG Chairman, Akeem Dauda, welcomed the initiative and pledged support for its rollout. He also stressed the need for proper public sensitisation to prepare residents ahead of the commencement of the scheme.
Authorities say the programme forms part of broader efforts to address persistent traffic congestion caused by indiscriminate roadside parking across commercial areas such as Ikeja, Lagos Island, Surulere and Apapa.
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