The Lagos State Government has warned that all gates and barriers installed within Lagos metropolis without prior authorisation are illegal and would be removed.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement on Monday in Lagos, thereby directed that any unauthorised gate or barrier should be dismantled within seven days of the announcement.
He stated that failure to comply with the rules would result in enforcement actions that would include removal and penalties, in line with existing regulations.
“Many of these gates were erected without the necessary approvals from the ministry, while some approved gates are being mismanaged as residents fail to adhere to the established guidelines.
“This non-compliance poses significant challenges to traffic flow, emergency response access, and overall public safety.
“As such, the ministry is taking a firm stance to address this issue,” he said.
According to him, gates or barriers on public roads must remain fully open for public use between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily to ensure interconnectivity and free flow of traffic across the state.
He advised that all approved gates or barriers should be manned by security personnel engaged by the Community Development Associations (CDAs).
