Govt plans fees for roadside parking in Lagos

Ebun Emmanuel –May 8,2026

The Lagos State Government says it will begin charging motorists for parking on designated roadside before the end of 2026.

The General Manager of the Lagos State Parking Authority, Adebisi Adelabu, disclosed stated during her visit to the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Akeem Dauda.

A statement by the Head, Public Affairs, LASPA, Dunkwu Divine, quoted Adelabu as saying that the On-Street Parking Scheme will commence as a pilot in selected council areas, including Ikeja, and is designed to bring order to parking on Lagos streets, ease traffic congestion and create jobs for residents within the designated 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 said.

The LASPA boss also clarified the authority’s mandate, noting that responsibility for parking management was originally domiciled with local government areas across the state before the Conference of the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas formally ceded it to LASPA.

She added that LGAs and LCDAs stand to benefit from the initiative based on their level of cooperation, urging local authorities to actively support its implementation.

Adelabu also reaffirmed LASPA’s openness to inputs and suggestions from stakeholders to ensure a smooth rollout.

Responding, the Ikeja LGA Chairman welcomed the development, pledging the council’s support, while calling for wider public sensitisation to prepare residents ahead of the scheme’s commencement.