Plan your movement: Lagos restricts traffic for marathon race

By Isa Isawade

Lagos commuters and motorists are advised to plan their movements on Sunday as the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) issued a traffic advisory ahead of a mini marathon organised in support of President Bola Tinubu.

The marathon race, according to a statement posted on its official X handle, is scheduled to hold today (Sunday) in parts of Agege, Lagos.

According to LASTMA, the race will commence from Agege Local Government Area and proceed inward Odo Eran, en route Oba Ogunji to Oke Koto, Oniwaya and Dopemu.

The route will further connect Babajide Sanwo-Olu Road to Agbotikuyo, linking Old Ipaja Motor Road before terminating at Orile Agege Orile Agege Local Council Development Area.

The agency said vehicular movement along the affected corridors will be restricted during the event, necessitating the use of alternative routes.

“Vehicles coming from Wemco Road can go through Ogba to Excellent Hotel, linking College Road to Iju Road, and continue their journey.

“Vehicles coming from Pen Cinema can go through Moshalashi Alhaja, linking Mobil Ashade, and continue their journey,” LASTMA said.

Tagged ‘Run for Asiwaju 2027,’ the mini-marathon was organised by the Orile-Agege LCDA under its chairman, Mr Dipo Liadi.

According to the organisers, it was planned to “foster unity, discover athletic talent and mobilise grassroots support for President Tinubu’s leadership ahead of the next general elections”.

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has also endorsed the event and announced financial donations to ensure its success.

He promised to give 200 participants ₦10,000 each while seven professional athletes will earn ₦50,000 each.