The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to adopting data-driven and technology-enhanced strategies to tackle parking challenges across the state — a move expected to improve traffic flow, enhance productivity, and promote orderliness on the roads.
Speaking at the Annual Staff Retreat of the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), held on Friday in Ikeja with the theme “From Parking Pains to Productivity Gains,” the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, commended LASPA staff for their resilience and professionalism in carrying out their duties despite frequent confrontations with members of the public.
“A well-managed parking system is essential to a city like Lagos. It reduces congestion, improves traffic efficiency, boosts business productivity, and creates a more organized urban environment,” Osiyemi said.
He emphasized the need for a coordinated data management framework and the adoption of digital innovations to replace manual enforcement processes, adding that the State’s vision is to transition Lagos into a modern, technology-driven smart city with seamless mobility and efficient service delivery.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, in his remarks, praised LASPA’s efforts in improving parking management across the state.
“Discipline, dedication, and collaboration are essential to achieving sustainable growth in parking enforcement operations,” Giwa noted during a panel discussion on “Streamlining Our Enforcement Operations for Sustainable Growth.”
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa, urged members of the public to support government officials in the discharge of their duties, rather than obstructing them.
“Anyone who attacks a law enforcement officer in Lagos will face serious consequences. Offenders in the past have been made to face the full weight of the law,” he cautioned
.In her keynote address, the General Manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, revealed that the Agency will soon commence the pilot phase of on-street parking in key areas such as Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Ikeja, and Surulere, before extending to other parts of Lagos.
“Beyond technology and regulation, LASPA is intensifying public sensitization on pool driving and shared mobility to decongest roads and promote sustainable transportation,” Adelabu stated.
She added that the retreat provided an opportunity for staff to review the year’s performance, share insights, and strategize on transforming parking management from a source of friction to a driver of productivity and economic growth in Lagos State.
The event also featured interactive sessions, including talks on LASPA’s core values and an ethics quiz facilitated by Mr. Deen Sanwoola, Executive Assistant to the Governor on LASPA, and Mrs. Abimbola Lawal, Director of Budget and Planning at the agency.
