Lagos defends minibus ban on Lekki-Epe corridor after drivers’ protest
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 18/02/2026
The Lagos state government has berated operators of ‘Korope’ minibuses for obstructing traffic along the Lekki–Epe expressway in protest against restrictions on their operations. The government described the action as disruptive and contrary to prior agreements on transport reforms. In a rejoinder issued on Tuesday, Sola Giwa, special adviser to the governor on transportation, said the corridor had been officially redesignated a Mass Transit and Regulated Transport Corridor under the Bus Reform Initiative (BRI). The policy, which took effect following the December 2025 rollout of high- and (…)
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