The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) says it will begin charging motorists for on-street parking across parts of the state.
Adebisi Adelabu, General Manager of LASPA, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Akeem Dauda, Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area.
Adelabu said the visit was aimed at sensitising the local government leadership on LASPA’s activities, expansion plans, and the proposed on-street parking scheme.
She said the pilot phase of the initiative would begin within the year in select local government areas, including Ikeja.
The LASPA general manager said the authority was established to ensure proper parking management across the state. She added that responsibility for parking management was previously under local governments before it was transferred to LASPA by the conference of the 57 LGAs and LCDAs in Lagos.
According to her, the scheme is expected to improve parking management, enhance traffic flow, and create jobs for residents in affected areas.
Adelabu said local governments and local council development areas would benefit from the initiative based on their level of collaboration and support for implementation of the scheme.
She added that LASPA remains open to suggestions from local governments and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the project.
In his remarks, Dauda commended LASPA’s efforts at improving parking management in Lagos and pledged Ikeja LGA’s support for the initiative.
The council chairman also called for increased sensitisation to educate residents on proper parking practices.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
