The Lagos State Parking Authority, LASPA, has issued a strong warning against unauthorised control of parking operations in Lagos, declaring that it will take legal action against individuals or groups attempting to interfere with its duties.
The general manager of LASPA, Adebisi Adelabu, made this known while reacting to recent developments involving a claimed authority over parking management by a local government official.
Adelabu described a letter reportedly issued by a council’s parking manager as misleading and invalid, noting that it was not presented on an official council letterhead and misrepresents the legal structure guiding parking operations in the state.
She stressed that LASPA is the sole government body authorised by law to regulate and manage parking across the state, in accordance with legislation passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly and backed by a collaborative structure involving all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas.
“LASPA remains the only government agency legally empowered to oversee parking across the state, in line with laws enacted by the Lagos State House of Assembly and supported by a collaborative framework involving all 57 local government areas and local council development areas,” Adebisi said.
The LASPA boss urged registered car park operators and the general public to ignore such unauthorised directives, warning that attempts to harass or mislead licensed operators will not be accepted.
She further cautioned those involved to stop such actions or face legal consequences.
Reaffirming the agency’s responsibility, Adelabu explained that LASPA was set up to bring order to parking systems, improve traffic movement, and deliver efficient, technology-driven services for residents and motorists.
She also made it clear that any suggestion that local governments control parking operations is false and goes against existing laws regulating the sector in Lagos State.
“Any claim suggesting that local government authorities retain control over parking management is not only inaccurate but constitutes a direct violation of the extant laws guiding parking regulation in the state,” she added.
According to her, all parking-related activities and agreements must be handled strictly through LASPA, which works with approved and registered operators under its supervision.
Adelabu added that the actions of the council’s parking manager amount to unlawful interference in a system designed to ensure order, transparency, and convenience for the public.
She maintained that the Authority will not hesitate to take decisive legal steps against anyone attempting to disrupt or undermine its legally established role.
