The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a travel advisory to aid commuters around the State, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
The event is to be held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, with President Muhammadu Buhari expected to lead the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC).
The LASTMA General Manager, Bolaji Oreagba, in a statement on Sunday, said the company of campaigners making their way to the venue would include the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu; party stalwart; party faithful; and supporters.
Oreagba disclosed that the APC leaders’ will travel from the local airport through Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland; Ikorodu Road (Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi), Jibowu, Empire, Moshalashi, Ojuelegba, Barracks, arriving at the stadium.
The traffic management agency provided alternative routes for affected commuters.
The advisory stated thus:
ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) PRESIDENTIAL MEGA RALLY SLATED FOR TUESDAY, 21ST FEBRUARY, 2023 AT TESLIM BALOGUN STADIUM, SURULERE, LAGOS.
Stadium.àBarracksàOjuelegbaàMoshalashià EmpireàJibowuàIkorodu Road (Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi)àMarylandàAs a result of the above stated, there will be a procession of APC Presidential Candidate, Party Stalwarts, Party Faithful and Supporters from the Local Airport to Stadium through Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way
Hence, Motorists are advised to make use of the following alternative routes during the procession:
FROM LOCAL AIRPORT TO MARYLAND, USE: 1.
Maryland and connect destinationàOjotaàKudirat Abiola Way (Old Oregun Road)à Obafemi Awolowo WayàKodesoh
FROM LOCAL AIRPORT TO KETU-MILE 12, USE: 2.
Secretariat Road-àObafemi Awolowo WayàKodesoh> Ketu and connect destinationàOjota InterchangeàMobolaji Johnson Avenue (7-Up)
While the procession holds on the Main Carriage Way on Ikorodu Road, the Service Lane will be available for use by the Motorists without any hassle.
In addition, in order to reduce inconvenience and travel time before and during the procession/rally, Motorists can make use of the following:
IKORODU TO LAGOS /LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY TO LAGOS/OSHODI, USE:
Third Mainland Bridge and connect destinationà Iyana OworoàOguduàAlapereàOld Toll Gate
APAPA-OSHODI EXPRESSWAY TO LAGOS, USE:
Third Mainland bridge to connect destinationà Iyana OworoàGbagadaàAnthony BridgeàOshodiBridge
OJUELEGBA –SURULERE, USE:
àShittaRoundaboutàAkereleàOgunlanaDrive àLawanson -Itire Road
Bode Thomasà(a) Adeniran Ogunsaya
Costain and connect destinationàAbebe Village (Nigerian Breweries)àEric MooreàBode Thomasor (DoyinàBabs AnimashaunàCensus àAdelabuà(b) Masha
Kiloà(c)Masha
SURULERE USE:àCOSTAIN
Bode Thomas and connect destinationàIponri Estate àiponriàCostain (a)
Adelabu)—Masha) and connect destinationà CensusàBode Thomas OR Babs Animashaun (Babs AnimaghaunàDoyinàEric MooreàAbebe VillageàCostain (b)
In order to reduce inconvenience, travel time, and ensure safety and security of all road users, adequate security and law enforcement personnel will be deployed along the entire dedicated routes to the stadium and alternative roads.
So, we humbly seek the support and cooperation of all road users, and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Signed:
Mr. Bolaji Oreagba,
General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority,
(LASTMA)