The iconic Eyo Festival, also known as the Adamu Orisha Play, makes a historic return to Lagos Island on Saturday, December 27, 2025, after an eight-year hiatus.
The cultural spectacle will honour distinguished Lagosians, including the late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji (mother of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu), former Governors Lateef Jakande and Michael Otedola, among others.
Thousands of white-robed Eyo masquerades are expected to parade through major streets on Lagos Island, accompanied by traditional drums, chants, and rituals.
Traffic Restrictions & Safety Measures
To ensure the smooth movement of the procession and public safety, vehicular movement will be restricted or fully closed along key routes on Lagos Island.
Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be stationed at all diversion points to guide motorists and manage traffic flow.
Major Affected Routes & Closures
Third Mainland Bridge Axes
- Third Mainland Bridge exit to Adeniji Adele Road
- Adeniji Adele ramps (inward and outward)
- Adeniji Adele inward to Oyebanji
- Adeniji Adele inward to Third Mainland (near Church bus stop)
Sura Junction
- Simpson/Osborne Bridge descending to Sura
- Outward Sura to Osborne via Simpson Bridge
- Outward Sura to Obalende Bridge
- Third Mainland Bridge exit to Sura
Obalende Axes
- Descending P&T from Obalende Bridge
- Descending Obalende Bridge inward to Kam Salem (Forest Drive axis)
Onikan Junction
- Inward Onikan roundabout from Awolowo Road (Military Hospital axis)
CMS Bridge & Marina Axes
- Descending CMS Bridge / Cathedral Church axis
- Outer Marina inward to Odunlami
- UBA Inner Marina
- Descending UBA from CMS Bridge
- Inward UBA from Leventis
- Apongbon underbridge via UTC Building
- Idita inward by BAT Park
- All adjoining Inner Marina roads
Apongbon Axes
- Apongbon Bridge descending to Leventis
- Outward Apongbon by foot of bridge (near Wesley Ebutte Ero Cathedral)
- Exit of Ebutte Ero inward Apongbon
- Exit of Olowogbowo inward Apongbon (Kuye bus stop)
Idumota Axes
- Idumota inward to Iddo after pedestrian bridge
- Ascending Carter Bridge by Iddo
- Inward Ejalonibu from Third Mainland end (Odo Alagbafo)
- Exit of Police Post into Odo Alagbafo Bridge
Recommended Alternative Routes
To Access Lagos Island
- Third Mainland Bridge → Dolphin Road → Osborne Road → Alfred Rewane Road → Falomo Bridge → Akin Adesola or Lekki-Epe Expressway
Via Eko Bridge
- Eko Bridge → Apongbon → CMS Bridge → Bonny Camp → Ozumba Mbadiwe Road → Law School → Lekki-Epe Expressway
To Exit Lagos Island (Victoria Island / Falomo)
- Lekki-Epe Expressway → Victoria Island → Falomo Bridge → Alfred Rewane Road → Osborne Road → Dolphin Road → Third Mainland Bridge
OR
- Lekki-Epe Expressway → Law School → Ozumba Mbadiwe Road → Bonny Camp → CMS Bridge → Apongbon → Eko Bridge
Advisory to Motorists
- Plan journeys ahead of time
- Avoid restricted areas where possible
- Exercise patience and comply with LASTMA and security personnel
Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.
This is a historic cultural moment for Lagos State — let us work together to ensure the Eyo Festival is celebrated safely, peacefully, and successfully.
