By Akinwale Kasali
In preparation for the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Liberia slated for Friday, 3rd of September, 2021, by 5:00 pm, the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic to enable motorists gain access in and out Surulere.
A statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, revealed that vehicles will be barred from accessing Surulere from the Stadium axis from noon, including the service lane inbound the National Stadium from Alaka and Teslim Balogun Stadium from Ojuelegba.
He advised motorists heading towards Costain, Lagos Island from Masha/Kilo and Surulere to use Adeniran Ogunsanya or Bode Thomas to link Iponri or Eric Moore to access their destinations or use Adelabu to connect Babs Animashaun/Eric Moore axis to link Brewery and access Costain or Eko Bridge.
“In the same vein, motorists can use the aforementioned routes to access Surulere from Lagos Island. Vehicle owners heading towards Ikorodu Road from Surulere are also advised to make use of Akerele to link Ogunlana Drive inwards Itire road and connect Ojuelegba to their destination”, he averred.
The Commissioner assured that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) personnel, alongside other Security Agencies, will be on ground to ensure traffic flow is seamless, stressing that the cooperation of the community and all that ply the affected axis is vital to ease the flow of traffic during the period.
Oladeinde reiterated the commitment of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration to ensure that the past glory associated with the State in the footballing world is re-enacted to make Lagos the home ground of the Super Eagles.
Meanwhile, the Coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr and his players have promised to give Lagos football enthusiasts and Nigerians victory, putting smiles on their faces by getting the maximum Three points.
Central African Republic and the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde, the other two teams in the same Group with the Nigerian national team played a 1-1 draw in Bangui, CAR Capital.
The Super Eagles will be gunning for victory to solidify its position on the top of the Group standings by winning their Liberian counterpart.
The last time the Super Eagles played the Liberia national team, it was an International Friendly that ended 3-0 in favour of the three time African Champions in Monrovia, Liberia Capital.
