The Lagos State government has announced plans to launch its on-street parking scheme, which will require cars parked on designated streets to pay an hourly fee.
According to a notice issued by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) on July 19, the new policy will take effect in October.
The notice, addressed to the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), also warned that cars parked haphazardly will be penalized.
It read, “I am directed to inform your revered organisation that the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) will be commencing its on-street parking scheme at designated streets within the Lagos State metropolis.”
“In view of this, I am using this medium to inform your eminence that vehicles parked on designated streets by the church and its members will be charged hourly and indiscriminately parked vehicles will be enforced upon accordingly.”
LASPA advised that the directive “be adhered to as a law-abiding organisation.”
However, the agency did not disclose the actual fee to be charged.
The government aims to regulate parking and reduce congestion on streets near churches and other public areas.
