LASPA offers grace period to hospitality businesses over parking

The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has offered a six-month grace period to hospitality businesses to resolve parking shortfalls, Adebisi Adelabu, general manager of LASPA, announced on Monday.

This move aims to address concerns regarding the Lagos state parking policy and its impact on businesses in the hospitality industry.

Adelabu expressed concern over the inadequate parking facilities in some establishments, stating that many hospitality businesses had failed to comply with building regulations that require sufficient parking for their customers.

She reassured attendees that the state government remains committed to the parking policy, which aims to curb indiscriminate parking and reduce traffic congestion.

“We acknowledge the challenges faced by businesses,” Adelabu said. “There is a need for the hospitality sector to communicate their specific needs so that LASPA can provide appropriate guidance and recommend nearby parking options.”

Adelabu stressed the need to balance business interests with the rights of the general public and urged businesses to comply with the policy. She added that LASPA has made provisions for flexible payment plans for compliant businesses.

In her remarks, President of the RCBC association, Morenike George-Taylor, thanked Adelabu for her proactive engagement and confirmed that many members were already in compliance with the parking regulations.

George-Taylor also affirmed the hospitality sector’s readiness to support and adapt to the new parking scheme.

“Compliance with the policy is vital for reducing traffic congestion and improving parking efficiency,” Adelabu said.