Lagos to dismantle unauthorised gates, barriers

The Lagos State Government has vowed to remove all unauthorised gates and barriers in the state.

In a statement, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, lamented the surge in such, particularly in the Lekki area of the state.

He stated that even the ones approved by the state were being mismanaged as residents fail to adhere to the established guidelines for gated streets.

He pointed out that the non-compliance poses significant challenges to traffic flow, emergency response access, and overall public safety.

To address the issue, Osiyemi reiterated the policy and regulations of the state, saying all gates and barriers installed without prior authorisation are illegal and will be removed.

He said enforcement actions, including removal and penalties, will be carried out if such gates are not dismantled with seven days.

He said approved gates or barriers on public roads or streets must remain fully open for public use between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm daily, to ensure interconnectivity and the free flow of traffic across the state.

All approved gates or barriers must be manned by security personnel engaged by the Community Development Associations (CDAs), he said

However, between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM, these gates or barriers may remain closed but must be opened promptly in the event of an emergency to allow free access and exit for first responders, he said.