Lagos to transform Obalende bus-stop into modern transport hub

As part of its ongoing urban regeneration dtive, the Lagos State government has approved the transformation of Obalende Bus Stop into a modern transport hub.

The transformation which was approved by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state governor, is to be fully funded by MTN, a telecommunication giant in Nigeria, as its corporate social responsibility (CSR).

The project is expected to transform the Obalende loop, underbridge and adjoining lay-by, ensuring a fit into the Lagos State Mega-City.

Tokunbo Wahab, the state commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, explained in a statement on Tuesday, that the proposed transformation on which work will soon start, will include organized and regulated bus operations as well as well-labelled location signages.

“The hub to be named Y’ELLO Bus Park, will feature installation of solar panels to support long-term energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint,” the commissioner said, adding that the new transport hub will make provisions for recyclables drop off station to promote waste management and recycling. Tree planting is also planned to improve air quality and enhance the visual appeal of the environment,” the commissioner said.

He added that there would be road camps for LAWMA Sweepers and Security Agencies including KAI and Neighborhood Agency.

According to Wahab, features of the new transport hub also include Food and Beverage Kiosks for passengers, ticketing Booths and public toilets to eradicate open defecation.

He explained that the project is community-centred to improve the health, well-being, security aaesthetics of the Obalende area, ultimately helping the business community in that neighbourhood.

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The commissioner stated that the space currently being used as the Obalende Bus Stop has grown to be one of the busiest transport hubs in Lagos, serving as a major gateway, connecting Ikoyi, Victoria Island and as a conduit to the Mainland through the Third Mainland Bridge.

“Over time, rapid urbanization, population growth and informal economic activities have altered the area’s character with the prevalence of activities such as illegal trading, improper waste management, unauthorized use by non-state actors, lack of greening and landscaping, open defecation, shanties and illegal structures, and vagrants,” he said.

It will be recalled that the governor visited the site on February 18, 2024, confirming the sad reality of a deviation from the vision of Lagos as a Mega City.

He also saw the deteriorating aesthetics of the area that was affecting security, public health, ease of movement and overall livability, especially as Obalende connects to strategic business districts in Lagos.

Following that visit, there have been several interventions to restore order to the area with the most recent enforcement and cleanup in December 2025 and January 2026 by the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.