The Lagos State Government has added 3,941 new parking slots at key locations across the state to help tackle traffic congestion.
This was announced by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during the Y2025 Ministerial Press Briefing, marking the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.
Osiyemi explained that the initiative is a key part of the Sanwo-Olu administration’s strategy to address indiscriminate parking and enhance traffic flow across Lagos.
“The new parking facilities are designed to accommodate thousands of vehicles, providing residents with safer and more organized alternatives to roadside parking,” he said.
He noted that the Lagos State Parking Authority was created to enforce proper parking practices and assist in advancing the government’s wider traffic management objectives.
“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,” he said.
Osiyemi further explained that the state’s parking scheme has been divided into five major zones: Ikeja, Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island, and Surulere.
“This strategic zoning is expected to streamline parking operations and minimize congestion caused by unauthorized parking practices,” he stated.
The Commissioner also revealed that the government has installed 669 parking signages along major roads, in addition to the new parking slots.
“The signage will contribute to a more structured and user-friendly parking system, “ he said.
Mr. Osiyemi urged motorists to park only in designated areas to avoid penalties, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has been actively impounding vehicles parked illegally across the state.
In the first half of 2024, a total of 9,370 vehicles were impounded for various traffic violations, including illegal parking, under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018.
