Lagos- Oshodi Terminals: The Greatest Transformation In Nigeria Transport System

I wonder how a person will claim to know Lagos and say "I have never been to Oshodi". The old oshodi looks will soon become an history of the past. Oshodi is a well known and recognized place in Lagos for both sojourners and visitors. The historical part of Oshodi and its environment will experience a tremendous change in few years.

As reconstructions activities is currently going in the site to breathe the breath of beautification to oshodi.

One significant thing about Oshodi terminals is that, it will ever be the greatest transformation in the history of Nigeria transport system.

However, considering the humongous statistics, one can imagine the impact which the regeneration of Oshodi will have not just on the economy, but on security as well as the environment.

Also with the measures government is putting in place, the regeneration of Oshodi into a world class Central Business District (CBD), which has  commenced  on June 1, 2016, will feature the consolidation of all 13 city and interstate parks in Oshodi into three multi-story bus terminals.

The three floors, which will be 30, 000 square metres for each terminal, will take care of the parking and passenger demand.

Terminal One, running from Mosafejo Market Axis, would be for inter-state transport activities, while the Terminal Two and Three, running from the former Owonifari Market and Adjacent to NAFDAC respectively, will cater for intra-city transport activities.

The terminals would have standard facilities including waiting area, loading bays, ticketing stands, driver lounge, parking areas, rest rooms, among others.

It would also come with accessible walkways and pedestrian bridges and a state-of-the-art sky-walk to link all the three terminals, introduction of bus lanes, lay-bys, introduction of green parks to soften the environment and proper waste management strategy, fencing, street lighting and a dedicated security team for Oshodi including surveillance tower, CCTVs and the likes.

The total area of the development of the Oshodi CBD master plan, which is about 70,000 square metres, will also accommodate shopping malls adjacent to the bus terminals.

moreover, according to statistics, Oshodi, which is the busiest transport interchange in West Africa, in its present state, currently accommodates about one million pedestrians daily with about 100,000 passengers daily accessing the 13 parks scattered within the area, while 76 per cent of the area is dedicated to transport and related activities, which led to serious traffic congestion and other environmental issues.

Also with the world class transport interchange coming up in Oshodi in the next 13 to 16 months courtesy of the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration, Lagosians and indeed a great invention in our era.

The ongoing transformation in oshodi will surly put an end, to all kinds notorious activities in oshodi. Likewise its will reduce the numbers of hoodlums in the state, its will turn Lagos into one of the best transport and terminal system. making it a substantial terminals with the same views of international terminals.

To sum up, the Governor proposed among other plans, according to the Governor, is the provision of about 800 modern buses which would run 24/7 and would convey Lagosians to all parts of the State in a more comfortable arrangements.

Article By
Alabi Oluwatobi Olakunle(jesutobi)
Alabioluwatobi55@yahoo.com