Stranded commuters, motorists boost creative industry through content consumption in Lagos traffic: Hamzat
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has stated that traffic congestion in the state is not a problem but a lifestyle that must be celebrated for boosting content creation and the creative industry.
In a video shared by News Central on Saturday, Mr Hamzat also noted that traffic gridlock boosts content consumption by Lagos residents.
“Not long ago, the story of Lagos was often told by other people; it was told in headlines about traffic, crowds and chaos. Some of those stories are not entirely wrong”, the Lagos governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress for 2027 elections stated this at PODFEST Naija on Friday.
According to him, stranded commuters and motorists listen to music, watch podcasts and movies, especially on the ever-busy Ojota-to-Obalende corridor and the Third Mainland Bridge.
“Anyone who has crossed Third Mainland Bridge at 6:00 p.m. knows that Lagos traffic is not a problem; it’s just a lifestyle.
“I suspect that many of us in this room produce things that are consumed episode by episode between Ojota and Obalende. In a way, traffic has been the patron of your industry. So, you must celebrate traffic, that’s why we’re Lagos.”
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
China advocates global cooperation to modernise traditional medicine
China has called for stronger international cooperation, technological innovation and equitable access to traditional medicine to address emerging global health challenges.
Economy
Nigeria records 93% rise in AI micro-credential enrolments, 113% increase in critical thinking: Report
Enrolment in AI micro-credentials in Nigeria rose by 93 per cent in 2026, while enrolment in critical thinking certification surged by 113 per cent.
Opinion
Abdul Mahmud: The president who loves us too much to campaign
A leader confident in his record should ordinarily welcome the campaign trail, where he can explain what he has achieved and answer questions about what remains unfinished.
Rights
Overcrowding in Nigeria’s prisons hinders rehabilitation of inmates
NCoS says prison congestion and inadequate funding hinder effective rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.
Politics
Five things Nigerians like about Tinubu and why he’ll struggle to defeat Atiku, Obi
Mr Tinubu appears to have cultivated a coterie of loyalists and supporters across party lines, mentoring and raising several other politicians from within and outside his camp.
NationWide
NCoS seeks professional assessment of sexual offenders’ rehabilitation
NCoS says the rehabilitation of convicted sexual offenders requires appropriate professional assessment, accountability and consideration for public safety and victims’ welfare.
