Lagos Warns Of Traffic Gridlock Ahead Of Agege Food Hub Inauguration

The Lagos State Government has advised motorists and commuters to expect increased traffic around the Pen Cinema-Agege axis on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, ahead of the inauguration of the Fresh Food Hub in the area.

The state Ministry of Transportation issued the advisory on Tuesday, noting that the inauguration, to be performed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is scheduled for between 11am and 3pm at Pen Cinema, Agege.

According to the ministry, the event, organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, is expected to attract a large number of people and vehicles to the area.

The ministry urged motorists using the Pen Cinema-Agege route to plan their journeys ahead of time to minimise delays and congestion.

It also disclosed that officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority would be deployed to the area to regulate traffic and minimise inconvenience to road users.

The government further advised commuters and motorists to consider alternative routes where possible during the period of the event and urged them to cooperate with traffic management officials.

The ministry assured residents that the traffic advisory was aimed at reducing the impact of the expected congestion on road users within the axis and its environs.

It expressed appreciation to motorists and commuters for their understanding and cooperation, while apologising for any inconvenience the event might cause.