Nigeria: Officials in Nigeria’s Lagos State Deny That New Street Parking Fees Target Churches

IN SHORT: The Lagos State Parking Authority says on-street parking charges apply to all cars parked in designated areas in the state, not just outside Christian worship centres.

In February 2024, the Lagos State Parking Authority (Laspa) launched a street parking scheme approved by governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The on-street parking scheme is part of a state policy to reduce indiscriminate street parking and provide additional parking in busy areas.

However, in July, several posts on Facebook…