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Moving from Ajao Estate to Cele Bus Stop is a short but very busy journey along the main airport road and the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. Because of heavy traffic around Oshodi and the ongoing road pressures, a trip that should take fifteen minutes can easily stretch to forty-five minutes or more during rush hours. Commuters can use yellow commercial buses (Danfos), tricycles (Kekes), or commercial motorcycles (Okadas) for inner streets, while ride-hailing cars offer a more comfortable but expensive alternative.
Distance
8.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
How Road Be Now
Optimal night travel conditions. Roads are clear and fast.
Hold-up delay
No delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke from your house inside Ajao Estate to the main Ajao Road or 7&8 Bus Stop.
Board a commercial yellow bus (Danfo) heading towards Oshodi. Drop at Oshodi Oke (the upper bridge section).
Cross to the other side of the expressway safely using the pedestrian bridge or walk to the Mile 2 loading park at Oshodi.
Enter another Danfo heading towards Mile 2 or Lagos Badagry Expressway, and tell the conductor you will drop at Cele Bus Stop.
Always enter the bus with change (smaller naira notes) to avoid fights with conductors who do not have balance.
Hold your bag tightly across your chest when walking on the Oshodi pedestrian bridge and when dropping at Cele.
Listen carefully to the conductor when he calls the destination; make sure he says 'Cele' or 'Mile 2' before you enter.
Avoid using your phone near the bus window, as street urchins can snatch it through the open window during slow-moving traffic.
Due to fuel price hikes, using public transport (Danfo and Keke) will cost you between ₦700 and ₦1,400 depending on the exact route you take and the time of day. If you choose a private ride-hailing car, it will cost between ₦4,500 and ₦7,500.
Cele Bus Stop has a medium-to-high risk rating after dark (from 8:00 PM onwards). There are many pickpockets, bag-snatchers, and boys who look for distracted commuters. If you must drop at Cele late at night, stay in well-lit areas near other people, do not display your phone, and move quickly to your next connection.
The fastest way is to take the alternative connection through Canoe Bridge to Isolo, then link Cele from the inside roads. This bypasses the massive traffic jam that usually locks up the Airport Road junction and Oshodi Oke flyover.
Yes, commercial Danfo buses and Kekes operate every day of the week, including Sundays. Traffic is usually lighter on weekends, meaning your travel time will be shorter, though fares remain within the normal inflation range.
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To avoid the worst traffic, travel between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Morning rush hour peaks from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM as people head towards Mile 2 and Apapa. Evening rush hour starts from 4:30 PM and stays heavy until 9:00 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must be very careful at night. Oshodi Under-bridge, Ilasamaja, and Cele Bus Stop are well-known areas for pickpockets and area boys (one-chance criminals). Always keep your phones and wallets inside your bags, avoid holding money in the open, and do not board any bus that looks suspicious or has passengers whispering to each other.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or passenger rail line operating between Ajao Estate and Cele Bus Stop. You must rely on regular commercial buses, Kekes, or private cars.
How Road Be Now
Optimal night travel conditions. Roads are clear and fast.
Hold-up delay
No delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-14 to -9 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
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Areas Affected
Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road