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Osiyemi urged motorists who intend to use the affected corridor to plan their journeys ahead of time and, where possible, take alternative routes to avoid unnecessary delays.

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory to motorists and commuters ahead of the commissioning of the Fresh Food Hub at Pen Cinema, Agege, on Wednesday.

The advisory, issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, warned of possible traffic congestion around the Pen Cinema–Agege axis as a result of the expected influx of vehicles and pedestrians to the event.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is scheduled to commission the facility between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The event is being organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems.

Osiyemi urged motorists who intend to use the affected corridor to plan their journeys ahead of time and, where possible, take alternative routes to avoid unnecessary delays.

He said officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) would be deployed to the area to regulate traffic and ensure smoother movement of vehicles and commuters during the event.

The commissioner also appealed to motorists and other road users to cooperate with traffic management officials and exercise patience while passing through the area.

According to Osiyemi, the advisory became necessary because of the high volume of vehicular and human traffic expected around the venue during the commissioning.

The government, he added, regretted any inconvenience the temporary traffic situation might cause, while appreciating the understanding and cooperation of residents and other road users.

The Fresh Food Hub is one of the projects being promoted by the state government as part of efforts to strengthen food systems and improve access to food-related infrastructure for Lagos residents.