The Lagos State Government says it has approved transformation of the Obalende bus stop into a modern bus transport hub, sponsored by MTN as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
This is disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab.
He said the transformation would affect the Obalende loop, underbridge and adjoining lay-by, ensuring a fit into the Lagos state Mega-City.
“Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved transformation of the Obalende bus stop into a modern bus transport hub.
“This will transform the Obalende loop, underbridge and adjoining lay-by, ensuring a fit into the Lagos state Mega-City.
“The project will be fully sponsored by MTN as a CSR contribution to the development of Lagos State,” he said.
Wahab added that the proposed transformation on which work would soon start, will include organised and regulated bus operations as well as well-labelled location signage.
“The hub to be named Y’ELLO Bus Park will feature installation of solar panels to support long-term energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint,” he said.
He added that the new transport hub would have provisions for a recyclables drop-off station to promote waste management and recycling.
“Tree planting is also planned to improve air quality and enhance the visual appeal of the environment.
“Also to be included are road camps for LAWMA Sweepers and Security Agencies including KAI and Neighbourhood Agency,” he said.
Wahab said features of the new transport hub also included Food and Beverage Kiosks for passengers, ticketing Booths and public toilets to eradicate open defecation.
He explained that the project is community-centred to improve the health, well-being, security and aesthetics of the Obalende area, ultimately helping to reduce the crime rate.
“The proposed hub will also contribute to protecting the integrity of the McGregor Canal, which often gets heavily silted and blocked, leading to frequent clean-up efforts by the State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources” the commissioner explained.
Wahab said the space currently being used as the Obalende Bus Stop had grown to be one of the busiest transport hubs in Lagos.
He added that the place served as a major gateway connecting Ikoyi, Victoria Island and as a conduit to the Mainland through the Third Mainland Bridge.
“Over time, rapid urbanisation, population growth and informal economic activities have altered the area’s character with the prevalence of activities.
“Illegal activities such as illegal trading, improper waste management, unauthorised use by non-state actors, lack of greening and landscaping, open defecation, shanties and illegal structures, vagrants,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu visited the site on Feb. 18, 2024, confirming the sad reality of a deviation from the vision of Lagos as a megacity.
He also saw the deteriorating aesthetics of the area that was affecting security, public health, ease of movement and overall livability, especially as Obalende connected to strategic business districts in Lagos.
Following his visit, there had been several interventions to restore order to the area with the most recent enforcement and cleanup in December 2025 and January 2026 by the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.
By Olaitan Idris