The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has announced plans to commence paid on-street parking across designated areas in the state before the end of 2026, as part of efforts to tackle traffic congestion and improve urban parking management.
The General Manager of LASPA, Adebisi Adelabu, disclosed this during a stakeholder engagement meeting with the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Akeem Dauda, and members of the council’s management team.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the agency’s Head of Public Affairs, Dunkwu Divine.
According to Adelabu, the proposed On-Street Parking Scheme will begin with a pilot phase in selected local government areas, including Ikeja, before wider implementation across the state.
She explained that the initiative is designed to improve parking orderliness, ease traffic flow and create employment opportunities for residents within participating areas.
“The On-Street Parking Scheme will improve parking management, enhance traffic flow and generate employment opportunities, particularly for residents within the selected areas,” she stated.
Adelabu further revealed 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 (LCDAs).
She added that local councils would benefit from the scheme based on their level of cooperation and support, while stressing LASPA’s readiness to engage stakeholders and incorporate public feedback to ensure seamless implementation.
In his remarks, Dauda welcomed the initiative and assured the agency of the council’s support. He also called for extensive public sensitisation to adequately prepare residents ahead of the rollout.
The planned scheme forms part of broader efforts by the Lagos State Government to address persistent traffic congestion and indiscriminate roadside parking, especially in major commercial hubs such as Ikeja, Lagos Island, Surulere and Apapa.
Authorities say illegal and disorderly parking along major roads has continued to reduce available lanes, disrupt traffic movement and negatively impact economic activities across the state.
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