The Lagos State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with two technology solution providers, Automata and i-Cell, to modernize parking management and tackle traffic gridlock across the State.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was recently signed by the General Manager of the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, alongside Mr. Pereira Seun of Automata and Mr. Hassan Fayad and Mr. Fayad Fayd of i-Cell.
Speaking at the signing, Adelabu explained that the agreement will usher in advanced technologies and modern infrastructure designed to revolutionize parking operations in Lagos.
She disclosed that Automata will provide state-of-the-art parking management software, while i-Cell will deploy soft and hardware enforcement applications to streamline compliance.
“These solutions will not only transform the current parking management process in Lagos but also significantly improve on-street parking,” Adelabu stated.
According to her, the initiative forms part of the State Government’s comprehensive strategy to instill a better parking culture, reduce indiscriminate parking, and enhance vehicular flow using technology-driven tools.
She highlighted the expected benefits of the innovations, which include: Improved planning for vehicle movement, Access to information on available parking locations across Lagos, The ability to book parking slots remotely, Curbing harassment of motorists by touts and illegal operators and Supporting sustainable urban mobility.
Adelabu urged motorists and residents to comply with existing parking regulations, stressing that LASPA remains committed to actualizing its mandate of creating an efficient, technology-driven parking ecosystem.
