Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the comprehensive transformation of the Obalende bus stop into a modern transport hub, aimed at integrating the area into the state’s Mega-City vision.
The project, which is set to begin shortly, will be fully funded by telecommunications company MTN as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. The initiative targets the Obalende loop, the underbridge area, and adjoining lay-bys to create a more functional and aesthetically pleasing public space.
In a statement released by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the government revealed that the new facility will be named the Y’ELLO Bus Park. The hub will feature organized bus operations, solar panels for energy efficiency, and a dedicated recyclables drop-off station to promote sustainable waste management.
“Tree planting is also planned to improve air quality and enhance the visual appeal of the environment,” Wahab stated. “Also to be included are road camps for LAWMA Sweepers and Security Agencies, including KAI and the Neighbourhood Agency.”
The commissioner further explained that the facility is designed to address long-standing public health and security challenges in the area. The project will include ticketing booths, food kiosks, and public toilets to eradicate open defecation.
“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,” Wahab added.
The decision follows a site visit by Governor Sanwo-Olu in February 2024, during which he observed the deterioration of the area. Despite being a critical gateway connecting Ikoyi and Victoria Island to the Mainland, Obalende had become characterized by illegal trading, shanties, and unauthorized activities by non-state actors.
Over time, rapid urbanisation, population growth and informal economic activities have altered the area’s character, the commissioner noted, citing the prevalence of vagrants and improper waste management as factors that necessitated the intervention.
The approval for the modern hub follows recent enforcement and cleanup operations conducted by the Ministry of Environment in December 2025 and January 2026 to restore order to the corridor.
