LASG vows to dismantle street gates, barriers in 7 days

The Ministry of Transportation in Lagos State has given 7 days ultimatum for street gates and barriers not approved to be dismantled or for the residents to be prepared to comply with directives given to end blockades to free flow of traffic.

A statement from the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, sais the ministry has observed a surge in the installation of unauthorised gates, particularly in the Lekki axis, adding “Many of these gates were erected without the necessary approvals from the Ministry, while some approved gates are being mismanaged as residents fail to adhere to the established guidelines for gated streets in Lagos State.

“This non-compliance poses significant challenges to traffic flow, emergency response access, and overall public safety. As such, the Ministry is taking a firm stance to address this issue and wishes to reiterate the following in line with the Lagos State Government’s policy and regulations:”

He added “All gates and barriers installed without prior authorisation from the Lagos State Government are illegal and will be removed.

“Any unauthorised gate or barrier must be dismantled within seven (7) days of this announcement. Failure to comply will result in enforcement actions, including removal and penalties, in line with existing regulations.

“For gates and barriers with prior approval, compliance with the guidelines is mandatory”.

Osiyemi urged all residents and CDAs to strictly comply with these guidelines to foster a safe, efficient, and connected transportation network across the State. Failure to adhere to these guidelines will incur punitive measures against non-compliant CDAs, including fines and further enforcement actions from the State Government.

All residents in gated streets or areas with barriers are encouraged to ensure compliance with these regulations to maintain a safe and accessible transportation network across the State.