Ibeju-Lekki Chairman Signs Seven Bye-Laws to Boost Governance, Road Safety, Education and Revenue
Ibeju-Lekki Chairman Signs Seven Bye-Laws to Boost Governance, Road Safety, Education and Revenue
The Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has signed into law seven strategic bye-laws aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing public safety, improving revenue administration and promoting human capital development within the council area.
The newly enacted legislations were passed by the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Legislative Council in accordance with Section 7 and the Fourth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), as well as relevant provisions of the Lagos State Local Government Administration Law.
The seven bye-laws include:
- Encroachment on Road Setbacks Bye-Law No. 001/2025
- Establishment of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Scholarship Board Bye-Law No. 002/2025
- Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Market Regulation Bye-Law No. 003/2025 (as amended)
- Establishment of Ibeju-Lekki Road Management Office and Road Users Bye-Law No. 004/2025
- Okada Motorcycle and Tricycle Commercial Purposes Regulation and Control Bye-Law No. 005/2025
- Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Street Naming Regulation Bye-Law No. 006/2025 (as amended)
- Proof of Residential Address Bye-Law No. 007/2025
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Olowa described the development as a deliberate effort to institutionalize order, accountability and long-term planning in the rapidly expanding local government.
According to him, the Encroachment on Road Setbacks Bye-Law will tackle unauthorized structures obstructing public rights-of-way, improve road safety and aesthetics, and ensure unhindered access for utilities and emergency services.
He explained that the Scholarship Board Bye-Law establishes a formal framework for bursaries, grants and educational support for qualified beneficiaries, reinforcing the council’s commitment to youth empowerment and human capital development.
On market administration, the chairman said the amended Market Regulation Bye-Law provides a clearer regulatory structure for approved markets, enhances trader compliance and strengthens sustainable revenue management.
The Road Management Office and Road Users Bye-Law, he added, creates a dedicated framework to manage traffic flow, curb illegal parking, address vehicle breakdown disruptions and regulate heavy-duty and commercial operators that obstruct roads.
Similarly, the Okada and Tricycle Regulation and Control Bye-Law introduces structured registration and compliance requirements for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators, with the aim of improving safety and accountability.
Olowa noted that the Street Naming Regulation Bye-Law will enhance proper street identification, facilitate digital house numbering, support urban planning efforts and strengthen revenue documentation systems.
He further stated that the Proof of Residential Address Bye-Law introduces a standardized verification system for residents, designed to boost administrative efficiency, security coordination and effective public service delivery.
The chairman emphasized that the new bye-laws go beyond legislative formalities, describing them as strategic governance interventions meant to align Ibeju-Lekki with global standards of structured urban development, particularly as the area continues to emerge as a major economic corridor in Lagos State.
He commended the Legislative Council for its cooperation and diligence in passing the laws and assured residents of strict implementation through relevant departments and units of the council.
With the formal signing of the seven bye-laws, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government says it is reinforcing its commitment to structured growth, regulatory order and inclusive development.
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