In view of the upcoming Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit scheduled to hold at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) House and Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, between Tuesday 27 and Thursday, 29 May, 2025, the Lagos State Government has released a travel advisory for motorists navigating through the affected areas to facilitate traffic flow and enhanced security.
The diversion routes are listed as follows:
Eko Hotel Roundabout to Lagos Island/Mainland via Ahmadu Bello Way:
Motorists heading to Lagos Island or the Mainland from Eko Hotel Roundabout are advised to go through Adetokunbo Ademola Road to connect Civic Centre, then turn left onto Ozumba Mbadiwe Road after which they would drive straight to Bonny Camp Roundabout and make a right turn to continue towards Lagos Island/Mainland.
Alternatively, motorists can also access Lagos Island/Mainland via the Falomo Ramp by the Law School to complete their journeys.
Eko Hotel Roundabout to Ahmadu Bello Way, Adeola Odeku, and Inner Roads:
Motorists exiting Ajose Adeogun/Adetokunbo Ademola en route Eko Hotel Roundabout should Navigate their way through Sanusi Fafunwa Street and continue straight to connect Akin Adesola Road then turn left at the junction to access Ahmadu Bello Way, Atlantic City, or Adeola Odeku.
A right turn at the junction connects motorists to Falomo Bridge or back to Law School.
Kofo Abayomi Road to Bonny Camp Axis/Ozumba Mbadiwe Road:
Motorists exiting from the Lagos Continental Hotel end are to connect Kilimajaro Junction on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road and turn left to reach Bonny Camp Roundabout or turn right to head toward Lekki via Ozumba Mbadiwe Road to reach their desired destinations.
Bonny Camp to Kofo Abayomi Road:
Motorists approaching Kofo Abayomi Road from Bonny Camp are advised to drive through Ozumba Mbadiwe Road and on arrival at Kilimajaro Junction, turn right to reach their destinations via Lagos Continental Hotel
Alternative routes for motorists from Independence/McEwen Bridge to Eko Hotel Axis:
Motorists coming from Independence/McEwen Bridge should make a left turn at the IMB building Junction on Ahmadu Bello Way by Atlantic City to Link Akin Adesola Road and continue through the available inner streets
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority will be on ground to manage vehicular movement and minimize inconveniences.