The Lekki Concession Company Limited has announced the postponement of the resumption of tolling at the Ikoyi Link Bridge.
The company’s managing director Yomi Omomuwasan said in a Friday statement that a new date would be communicated.
Omomuwasan noted that the company decided to delay the resumption of toll collection for further consultations with key stakeholders in the Eti-Osa, Lekki area.
Lekki residents have been protesting the planned resumption of tolling at the bridge.
The toll bridge was an epicentre of the nationwide #EndSARS protests against police brutality and extrajudicial killings in October 2020 when security forces allegedly shot harmless protesters dead and allegedly injured scores of other young demonstrators.
“As a responsible organization, we must take full cognizance of everyone within the axis. Therefore, we want to continue with the ongoing engagements with our stakeholders,” Omomuwasan said.
“The preparatory operations to resume tolling on the Bridge have been smooth so far, and we are grateful to all the key stakeholders for their cooperation.
“The planned commencement of toll collection has now been postponed, allowing more of our customers to register for the electronic toll devices to enable seamless passages at the toll plaza.”
