Moving from Ojota to Magodo is a short journey, but it can become very slow because of bad traffic. The movement is mostly from the Ojota main park or interchange, passing through Ketu or Ikosi, and stopping at either Magodo Phase 1 (Isheri/Berger axis) or Magodo Phase 2 (Gateway/Ikosi axis). Because of recent fuel price increases, transport fares change quickly based on the time of day, rain, and availability of buses.
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Best Time to Travel
To avoid heavy morning traffic, travel before 6:30 AM or after 10:00 AM. For evening travel, the best time to move is before 4:00 PM or after 8:30 PM when the severe rush-hour traffic gridlock along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has reduced.
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
5 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
15 to 20 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.16x)
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+94 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to the Ojota Motor Park or stand near the pedestrian bridge.
Board a yellow Danfo bus going directly to Secretariat or Magodo Gate.
Drop at the Secretariat Bus Stop under the pedestrian bridge.
Take a short walk or enter a local Keke to cross inside the Magodo Phase 2 estate gate.
Always hold 'change' (small naira notes like ₦200 and ₦500) to avoid fights with the bus conductor.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is stopping at 'Secretariat' before you enter.
Keep your bags closed tightly when boarding, as Ketu and Ojota parks are filled with pickpockets.
If you are going deep into the estate, take the registered estate shuttle buses at the gate instead of walking.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day because it is always busy. However, commuters must be careful at Ojota Under-bridge and Ketu bus stop early in the morning (5:00 AM - 6:30 AM) and late at night (7:30 PM - 10:00 PM). Watch out for pickpockets who pretend to be passengers, and avoid boarding clear, unmarked private cars ('one-chance' vehicles). Keep your phones and wallets secure in crowded areas.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or Train service that goes inside Magodo from Ojota. You can only use the standard BRT buses along Ikorodu Road to drop at Ketu or Ikosi, then you must switch to local buses or Keke to enter Magodo.
Distance
6.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦600 - ₦1,000
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+94 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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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
Ikorodu Road
If you are using public buses (Danfo and Keke), the total cost is between ₦600 and ₦1,200 depending on the specific zone of Magodo you are visiting. If you use a ride-hailing car like Bolt or Uber, it will cost between ₦3,500 and ₦6,000 due to fuel price inflation and traffic delays.
Magodo Phase 2 has strict security. If you are entering in a private car or ride-hailing ride, you will need to call the person you are visiting to generate an access code for you. If you are entering by foot, Keke, or the estate shuttle, you usually do not need a code, but you must pass through the security screening.
It is not very safe after 8:30 PM. These areas have issues with pickpockets and area boys ('agberos'). If you must travel at night, do not hold your phone openly in your hand, avoid dark corners, and board buses that are already nearly full of passengers.
If the under-bridge is totally blocked, do not wait for a direct bus. Walk through the pedestrian bridge towards the alternative road at the back, or take a short Keke to Ikosi road, then connect to Magodo from the back gate near the CMD/Shangisha area.