- Hon. Olowa signs seven bye-laws to strengthen governance and public administration.
- New laws address road safety, market regulation, transport control, education support, and urban planning.
- Initiative aligns Ibeju-Lekki with structured development standards amid rapid growth.
The Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, Hon. (Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has officially signed into law seven major bye-laws aimed at strengthening institutional governance, enhancing public safety, improving revenue administration, and promoting human capital development across the council area.
The bye-laws, passed by the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Legislative Council pursuant to Section 7 and the Fourth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and relevant provisions of the Lagos State Local Government Administration Law, represent a significant milestone in the administration’s drive for structured growth and responsive governance.
The seven bye-laws include:
Encroachment on Road Setbacks Bye-Law No. 001/2025
Establishment of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Scholarship Board Bye-Law No. 002/2025
Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Market Regulation Bye-Law No. 003/2025 (as amended)
Establishment of Ibeju-Lekki Road Management Office and Road Users Bye-Law No. 004/2025
Okada Motorcycle and Tricycle Commercial Purposes Regulation and Control Bye-Law No. 005/2025
Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Street Naming
Regulation Bye-Law No. 006/2025 (as amended)
Proof of Residential Address Bye-Law No. 007/2025
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Hon. Olowa described the development as a strategic step toward institutionalizing order, accountability, and long-term planning within the rapidly expanding local government.
According to him, the Encroachment on Road Setbacks Bye-Law will tackle unauthorized structures obstructing public rights-of-way, enhance road safety, and preserve access for utilities and emergency services.
The Scholarship Board Bye-Law establishes a formal framework for bursaries and educational grants, reinforcing the council’s commitment to youth development and academic advancement.
He further noted that the Market Regulation Bye-Law provides an improved administrative and regulatory structure for approved markets, ensuring better coordination, trader compliance, and sustainable revenue management.
The Road Management Office and Road Users Bye-Law creates a structured system to address traffic flow, illegal parking, heavy-duty vehicle obstructions, and related disruptions.
Under the Okada and Tricycle Regulation Bye-Law, commercial motorcycle and tricycle operations will now be subject to registration, compliance standards, and operational guidelines to improve safety and accountability.
The Street Naming Regulation Bye-Law strengthens urban planning through proper street identification, digital house numbering, and improved documentation systems.
Meanwhile, the Proof of Residential Address Bye-Law introduces a standardized verification system to enhance administrative efficiency, security coordination, and public service delivery.
Hon. Olowa emphasized that the signing of the bye-laws goes beyond legislative procedure, describing it as a governance intervention designed to align Ibeju-Lekki with global standards of structured urban development, particularly as the area continues to grow as a strategic economic corridor in Lagos State.
He commended the Legislative Council for its collaboration and reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to ensure effective implementation through relevant departments and units.
With the formal assent to these seven bye-laws, Ibeju-Lekki further consolidates its position as a forward-looking council committed to order, development, and inclusive growth.
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