The Lagos State Government has issued a statement urging residents to plan their travel arrangements in the Lekki-Epe corridor between 8 am and 2 pm, ahead of the upcoming commissioning of the Dangote Refinery by President Muhammadu Buhari on May 22.

Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, emphasized the need for this alert, particularly for regular road users in the Lekki-Epe area, due to the anticipated high volume of vehicles in the vicinity during the commissioning event.

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The commissioner advised residents to carefully plan their journeys in order to avoid unnecessary delays in travel time.

To ensure effective management and control of traffic, the statement mentioned that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other traffic enforcement personnel have been instructed to play an active role.

Additionally, motorists were requested to cooperate with these agencies to facilitate a smooth flow of traffic during this period.