LJLA fellows illuminate Lagos pedestrian bridges with solar lights
By Adeola Ogunrinde –
Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) have launched a solar-powered lighting initiative for pedestrian bridges across Lagos State.
The project, tagged “Brighter Bridges, Safer Lagos,” is being led by Team B of the Academy under the leadership of Damilola Shin-aba.
Speaking on the initiative, Damilola said the project was driven by the need to enhance safety on pedestrian bridges, especially at night. He noted that many Lagosians avoid using the bridges due to fears of robbery and poor lighting conditions.
“Each day, millions of Lagosians rely on pedestrian bridges to navigate our ever-busy roads. However, many of these structures are poorly lit or completely dark at night, posing serious safety risks,” he said.
Reports from the ecosystem reveal that fear of robbery has forced pedestrians to cross expressways instead, increasing the risk of accidents. Rising cases of theft, harassment, and gender-based violence have also been linked to poorly lit walkways.
The project will commence on Friday, July 3, with the installation of lights on the Alausa-Secretariat CMD Road pedestrian bridge. Other locations including Iyana-Oworo, Yaba, and Mile 12 will follow before expansion to additional sites across the state.
Damilola expressed confidence that the lights will drastically reduce bridge-related crimes and encourage increased nighttime usage of pedestrian bridges.
