ECOWAS Summit: Lagos Govt. Issues Travel Advise

The Lagos State Government has released a travel advisory ahead of the upcoming ECOWAS Summit, set to take place on Tuesday at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) and Eko Hotel and Suites, both situated on Victoria Island.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to attend, and the summit is anticipated to draw a large number of VIPs and dignitaries, leading to increased traffic activity in the area.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement on Monday announced alternative routes for motorists. 

Osiyemi stated that these measures are aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and bolstering security throughout the duration of the high-profile event.

Advised Routes: From Eko Hotel Roundabout to Lagos Island/Mainland: Motorists are advised to take Adetokunbo Ademola Road, pass the Civic Centre, then turn left onto Ozumba Mbadiwe Road. Continue straight to Bonny Camp Roundabout and turn right to proceed toward Lagos Island or the Mainland.

Alternatively, motorists may use the Falomo Ramp near the Law School to access Lagos Island or the Mainland.

From Eko Hotel Roundabout to Ahmadu Bello Way, Adeola Odeku, and Inner Roads: Motorists exiting Ajose Adeogun or Adetokunbo Ademola Roads can go through Sanusi Fafunwa Street, continue to Akin Adesola Road, and turn left at the junction to connect to Ahmadu Bello Way, Atlantic City, or Adeola Odeku.

A right turn at the same junction leads to Falomo Bridge or back to the Law School.

Kofo Abayomi Road to Bonny Camp/Ozumba Mbadiwe Axis: Those exiting from the Lagos Continental Hotel end can connect through Kilimanjaro Junction on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road. From there, turn left to Bonny Camp Roundabout or right toward Lekki via Ozumba Mbadiwe Road.

Bonny Camp to Kofo Abayomi Road: Motorists heading to Kofo Abayomi Road from Bonny Camp should drive through Ozumba Mbadiwe Road and, at Kilimanjaro Junction, turn right to reach their destination via Lagos Continental Hotel.

From Independence/McEwen Bridge to Eko Hotel Axis: Drivers coming from Independence or McEwen Bridge should turn left at the IMB Junction on Ahmadu Bello Way by Atlantic City, link to Akin Adesola Road, and continue through the inner connecting streets.

Source: Vanguard