Lagos to begin charging motorists for street parking

Lagos State Parking Authority has announced plans to begin charging motorists for on-street parking as part of efforts to improve traffic management and regulate parking activities across the state.

The agency disclosed that the initiative would commence with a pilot phase expected to begin later this year in selected local government areas, including Ikeja.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Adebisi Adelabu said the engagement was aimed at sensitising local government officials on the agency’s activities, expansion plans, and the implementation of the proposed parking scheme.

According to Adelabu, the introduction of paid on-street parking is designed to improve parking management, reduce traffic congestion, and create employment opportunities for residents within participating areas.

She explained that parking management in Lagos was previously handled by local governments before the responsibility was transferred to the Lagos State Parking Authority by the conference of the 57 local governments and local council development areas in the state.

The LASPA general manager said the authority was focused on ensuring orderliness on Lagos roads, particularly in busy commercial districts where indiscriminate parking often worsens traffic congestion and obstructs free movement.

She added that local governments and local council development areas participating in the scheme would benefit based on the level of cooperation and support provided during implementation.

According to her, the authority is also open to suggestions and collaboration from stakeholders to ensure the project is effectively implemented without creating unnecessary hardship for motorists and residents.

The announcement signals a significant shift in Lagos’ traffic and parking management strategy as authorities continue to search for ways to tackle congestion in one of Africa’s busiest cities.

In his remarks, Akeem Dauda commended LASPA’s efforts to improve parking regulation and pledged the support of the local government for the initiative.

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Dauda also called for increased public sensitisation and awareness campaigns to educate motorists and residents about proper parking practices and the objectives of the policy before full implementation begins.

The planned introduction of paid street parking is expected to generate mixed reactions among motorists and business owners, especially in high-traffic commercial areas where roadside parking remains common due to limited parking infrastructure.

However, state authorities insist the move is necessary to improve traffic flow, enforce orderliness, and modernise urban transportation management across Lagos.

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