Lagos Announces Traffic Diversion Ahead Of Macron’s Visit

Ahead of the historic visit of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, to Lagos, the State Government on Sunday announced that there would be traffic diversion and restricted movement from 12 noon to 12 midnight on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 around the Alausa, African Shrine/Agidingbi axis.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo Salaam in a statement appealed for the understanding of residents, urging motorists to make use of alternative routes provided.

“While we regret the inconvenience that this might cause the public, especially those who live and work in the area, we appeal that you kindly bear with us during this period and make use of the alternative routes provided” Salaam said.

The French President, Macron, will pay a courtesy visit to President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

Macron is expected to be hosted by the State Government at the African Shrine on Tuesday. He’s equally expected to be at the official opening of the Alliance Francais building, Ikoyi, while in Lagos State.