‘Lagos traffic not a problem; it’s a lifestyle’ – Hamzat

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By Ayobami Okerinde

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Lagos State deputy governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, has described the state’s traffic situation as more than a transportation challenge, saying it has become part of the lifestyle of Lagos residents.

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Hamzat made the remarks while speaking at PODFEST Naija on Friday, in a video shared by News Central on Saturday.

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“Not long ago, the story of Lagos was often told by other people; it was told in headlines about traffic, crowds and chaos. Some of those stories are not entirely wrong,” he said.

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“Anyone who has crossed Third Mainland Bridge at 6 p.m. knows that Lagos traffic is not a problem; it’s just a lifestyle.”

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Hamzat also linked the city’s traffic to the creative industry, adding that many Lagos residents consume entertainment while stuck on the road.

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“I suspect that many of us in this room produce things that are consumed episode by episode between Ojota and Obalende. In a way, traffic has been the patron of your industry,” he said.

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“So, you must celebrate traffic, that’s why we’re Lagos.”

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