Plan your trip: Lagos Govt announces road closures for Eyo Festival
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Eyo Festival is held in Lagos Island to honour departed traditional rulers, chiefs and notable personalities.
By Ayorinde Oluokun
If you have any need to move around in Lagos on Saturday, it’s time to plan your trip as the state government has announced closure of major roads for the Eyo festival.
The Lagos State Government announced the closure of the roads for the Eyo Festival which is expected to draw major local and international attention on Saturday.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his wife, Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other top government officials are expected to witness the festival scheduled to hold at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
In its statement on Friday, the Lagos State Govt said there will be temporary traffic diversions on Saturday for the Eyo Festival.
According to the statement, with partial restrictions will affect the Third Mainland Bridge and major Lagos Island roads.
Specifically, the state government listed the routes that will be affected to include Third Mainland Bridge exit → Adeniji Adele, Adeniji Adele ramps (in & out), Simpson Bridge (Osborne ↔ Sura) as well as Obalende, CMS, Marina, Apogbon and Idumota.
“Motorists are advised to plan ahead and use alternative routes. LASTMA officials will be on ground'” the state government said.
Eyo Festival is held in Lagos Island to honour departed traditional rulers, chiefs and notable personalities.
Those to be honoured at Saturday’s edition include: the late Iyaloja-General, Chief Abibat Mogaji, mother of President Bola Tinubu; and the first military governor of Lagos State, Gen. Mobolaji Johnson.
Others are: the first civilian governor of the state, Alhaja Lateef Jakande; and a former Third Republic governor, Sir Michael Otedola.
Sanwo-Olu, said the Eyo Festival was a powerful expression of our identity and continuity as a people.
Sanwo-Olu described tomorrow’s Eyo outing as a moment of pride for the state.
“The Eyo Festival holding on Saturday, will be a day of joy and pride for Lagos.
“It will be colourful and joyous, showcasing the depth of our rich cultural heritage to both local and international audiences,” he said.
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