Lagos to Close Roads for Fanti Carnival on April 6, 2026

The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of several roads on Lagos Island on Monday, April 6, 2026, to facilitate the Fanti Carnival. This announcement was made by the Lagos State Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture via a statement posted on the official X account of the state government on Friday.

The road closures will commence at 7:00 AM and are intended to ensure the safety of carnival participants and spectators, as large crowds are expected to attend the cultural festival. The Minister emphasized that these measures are meant to guarantee a safe and enjoyable experience during the carnival.

Motorists are encouraged to plan their journeys using alternative routes to avoid delays during the carnival period. A traffic management team will be deployed to control vehicular flow and minimize disruptions across the affected areas.

The statement highlighted that the road closures would affect specific routes, and commuters in the surrounding areas should expect partial road closures starting at 7:00 AM on the specified date.