Moving from Cele (along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway) to Jakande (on the Lekki axis) requires crossing from the Mainland to the Island. Because there is no direct commercial bus, you must connect through major hubs like Oshodi, CMS, or Obalende before catching a final bus down to Lekki. The trip is highly vulnerable to heavy traffic congestion at major bottlenecks, making proper timing essential.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst gridlock, leave Cele before 6:00 AM for the morning rush. For off-peak travel, mid-day between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM is best. Avoid traveling between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM unless you are prepared for heavy delays.
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
7 to 12 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.22x)
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+162 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Stand at Cele Bus Stop along the expressway and board a direct commercial bus (Danfo) going to Oshodi.
Drop at Oshodi Interchange, walk over to the loading park, and board a large bus or Danfo heading to CMS or Obalende.
From CMS or Obalende bus stop, locate the buses loading straight down to Ajah or Lekki and tell the conductor you will drop at Jakande.
Alight at Jakande Bus Stop, cross the pedestrian bridge safely, and use a local Keke or walk to your exact street destination.
Always hold change (smaller Naira notes) to avoid fights with conductors.
Confirm the destination with the conductor before putting your leg inside the bus.
Keep your bags zipped and hold them close to your chest at Oshodi and CMS.
If you are confused, ask traders or traffic officers for directions instead of random passersby.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Watch out for pickpockets at Cele under-bridge and Oshodi, especially early in the morning and late at night. Keep your phone and wallet secure. Avoid boarding 'one-chance' buses by entering only registered Danfos at designated motor parks.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train line from Cele to Jakande. However, you can use the standard BRT buses from Oshodi to CMS/Obalende before switching to regular commercial buses or coastal buses heading to Lekki.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦1,800 - ₦2,700
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+162 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Areas Affected
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Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
No, there is no direct commercial bus from Cele to Jakande. You must take a bus to a major middle point like Oshodi, Obalende, or CMS, and then enter another bus going down to Lekki where Jakande is located.
Because of current fuel price hikes and transport inflation, you should hold at least ₦3,000 to ₦4,000 for a round trip using public commercial buses, just to be safe in case prices go up during peak hours.
The safest time is during broad daylight, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Early mornings are also good for traffic, but you must be very alert at the bus stops when it is still dark.
If traffic locks on the main bridges connecting the Mainland to the Island, stay calm inside the bus. Avoid jumping out to trek on the highway or bridge unless it is absolutely safe and other commuters are doing so.