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LAGOS, Nigeria - The Lagos State Government on Tuesday revealed that from May 2024 to March 2025, motorists in the state committed approximately 517,394 traffic violations.
The state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, shared this information during the annual media briefing marking the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term.
Osiyemi mentioned that 470,523 of these violations were recorded through the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology, as mandated by the Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018, which is part of the ongoing efforts to enforce speed limit regulations on Lagos roads using intelligent transport systems and license plate detection.
He further noted that 46,871 infractions were documented in the past year via handheld Traffic Management Solution (TMS) devices, targeting rickety, overloaded, blacklisted, unauthorized, and unregistered vehicles.
To ensure that only roadworthy vehicles operate on Lagos roads for the safety, standard, and security of lives and property, the Vehicle Inspection Services (VIS) has maintained the policy of 'no vehicle inspection, no roadworthiness certificate' to tackle the issue of rickety vehicles and enhance road safety for users in the metropolis.
Osiyemi also reported that between May 2024 and March 2025, 1,014,251 roadworthiness certificates and the same number of Proof of Ownership (POC) certificates were issued. The yearly issuance of POC began in 2023 to support the national data bank for security and safety.
Additionally, he stated that the government has introduced oral, computer-based, and practical tests for applicants seeking driver's licenses as part of standard procedures. Moreover, 1,432 International drivers’ permits were granted, and over two million passengers have utilized the Blue Line Rail since its launch, with state-operated buses averaging 42,000 commuters daily.
Regarding rail development, Osiyemi pointed out that Phase 1 of the Blue Line (from Marina to Mile 2) has served over two million passengers, with Phase 2 (from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko) underway, and Phase 1 of the Red Line (from Agbado to Oyingbo) is currently operational with eight stations and new rolling stock added.
He added that work is ongoing on Phase 2 of the Red Line (from Oyingbo, linking with the Blue Line at the National Theatre).
However, the commissioner also mentioned the Omi Eko project, in collaboration with the French Development Agency (AFD), aims to provide 25 terminals and 78 electric ferries. In the past year, over 280,000 passengers have utilized ferry services, and 12 boats have been upgraded to comply with safety standards.
Concerning road infrastructure and traffic management, the commissioner stated that 49 junction improvement projects have been completed, along with ongoing projects in Ikorodu, Iju, and Allen-Opebi-Toyin.
He also highlighted the provision of solar-powered traffic signal lights, road markings covering 67.9 kilometers, new medians, laybys, and 3,941 parking slots.
