Lagos announces road closures for Fanti Carnival

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: April 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Lagos announces road closures for Fanti Carnival

The Lagos State Government has announced temporary road closures in parts of Lagos Island for the Fanti Carnival scheduled for Monday. The closures will begin at 7:00 a.m. to ensure a smooth and safe carnival procession. Affected routes include King George V Road, Onikan Roundabout, and Outer Marina, with diversion routes established to ease vehicular movement.

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