The Lagos State Government has announced a series of traffic diversions ahead of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) golden jubilee celebration scheduled to take place from May 27 to 29.
Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the State’s Ministry of Transportation, said the advisory aims to ensure smooth traffic flow and bolster security around key venues, including NIIA House and Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island.
President Bola Tinubu is expected to deliver a keynote address at the event, highlighting the economic accomplishments of the regional bloc.
According to the statement, motorists heading to Lagos Island or the mainland from the Eko Hotel roundabout are advised to take Adetokunbo Ademola Road to Civic Centre and then connect to Ozumba Mbadiwe Road. From there, they should proceed to the Bonny Camp roundabout and turn right towards their destination.
Alternatively, drivers can use the Falomo ramp near the Law School for access to other parts of the city.
Those exiting Ajose Adeogun or Adetokunbo Ademola via the Eko Hotel roundabout are advised to use Sanusi Fafunwa Street, continue to Akin Adesola, and turn left at the junction to access Ahmadu Bello Way or Adeola Odeku. A right turn at the same junction will lead to the Falomo Bridge or the Law School route.
Motorists leaving the Lagos Continental Hotel en route to Bonny Camp should take Kofo Abayomi and connect to Kilimanjaro Junction on Ozumba Mbadiwe. From there, they can turn left to Bonny Camp or right towards Lekki. Those approaching Kofo Abayomi from Bonny Camp are advised to turn right at Kilimanjaro Junction to access the Lagos Continental Hotel.
Commuters coming from Independence or McEwen Bridge are directed to turn left at the IMB Building on Ahmadu Bello Way by Atlantic City, then connect to Akin Adesola and continue through inner streets to reach Eko Hotel.
Ogunlola noted that officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be stationed along the affected routes to provide guidance and help minimize disruptions for road users.