Lagos on lock down, workers trek to work as Buhari visits (PHOTOS)

Some parts of Nigeria’s commercial city, Lagos, have been shut down by the authorities due to President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit.

Thousands of residents of the state are stranded.

Air travellers are also being delayed over the “presidential movement”.

Many now trek several kilometres to various destinations as major roads in the metropolis are blocked by military men and the police.

Buhari would attend the 66th Birthday of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, and also be at the official flag-off ceremony for the construction of the Lekki Deep Sea Port Project in Epe.

He would also tour the Eko Atlantic City and inaugurate the Ikeja Bus Terminal, among other engagements.

President Buhari with Governor Ambode at the inauguration ceremony of the Ikeja Bus Terminal in Lagos on March 29, 2018.

Later, there would be State Banquet in his honour at the Lagos House.

Affected by road closure and diversions are Ikeja, Maryland, Agege Motor Road, Victoria Island and Ikoyi axis.


The Lekki area is also affected.


Recall that the Lekki Toll Gate was blocked and commenters had to use the alternative route inward Oniru as well as the Lekki Ikoyi link bridge.

Meanwhile, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo represented President Buhari at the official flag-off ceremony for the construction of the Lekki Deep Seaport project.

In an earlier statement, the state government explained that the multi-purpose Lekki Deep Sea Port would be one of the most modern ports in West Africa, offering enormous support to the growing commercial operation across Nigeria and the entire sub-region.

The Eko Atlantic City Project, a planned city being constructed on land reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean, is also projected to accommodate at least 250,000 residents and a daily flow of 150,000 commuters.

The government is optimistic that the development would have a positive impact on the environment, as it would help in stopping the erosion of the state’s coastline.