Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) announced that paid on‑street parking will be introduced on selected roads across Lagos State, with full implementation targeted for completion before the end of 2026.
The plan was disclosed by LASPA General Manager Adebisi Adelabu during a stakeholder meeting with Ikeja Local Government Area Chairman Akeem Dauda and members of the council’s management team. A statement from LASPA’s Head of Public Affairs, Dunkwu Divine, confirmed the details of the on‑street parking scheme.
Adelabu said the programme will commence with a pilot phase in a handful of local government areas, beginning with Ikeja. The pilot aims to improve parking orderliness, alleviate traffic congestion and generate employment for residents. “The On‑Street Parking Scheme will improve parking management, enhance traffic flow and generate employment opportunities, particularly for residents within the selected areas,” Adelabu explained.
Previously, local government authorities were responsible for managing roadside parking. The Conference of the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) has now transferred that responsibility to LASPA. Adelabu emphasized that councils will benefit from the scheme proportionate to their level of cooperation, urging local officials to support its rollout. She also noted LASPA’s readiness to engage stakeholders and incorporate feedback to ensure smooth implementation.
Chairman Dauda welcomed the initiative, pledging the council’s backing and calling for increased public awareness to prepare residents ahead of the scheme’s launch.
The on‑street parking scheme forms part of a broader strategy to tackle persistent traffic congestion and chaotic roadside parking in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub. Unregulated parking has long been identified as a major contributor to gridlock in key commercial districts such as Ikeja, Lagos Island, Surulere and Apapa, where vehicles parked on the shoulder reduce available lanes, disrupt traffic flow and diminish economic productivity.
By centralising parking management under LASPA and introducing paid parking zones, authorities hope to create a more orderly road network, improve vehicular movement and open new job opportunities for locals. The pilot’s outcomes will inform the phased expansion to additional districts, with the full system expected to be operational across the state by late 2026.
The initiative reflects Lagos State’s ongoing efforts to modernise urban infrastructure, reduce congestion and enhance the overall efficiency of its transport system.
