Extortion on Apapa corridor has come to stay, says Sanwo-Olu’s aide

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Transportation Logistics to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Hassan Adekoya, has said that extortion along the Apapa port corridor may be difficult to completely eradicate despite efforts by government and stakeholders to restore order in the area.

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June 3, 2026

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By Efe Onodjae

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Transportation Logistics to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Hassan Adekoya, has said that extortion along the Apapa port corridor may be difficult to completely eradicate despite efforts by government and stakeholders to restore order in the area.

Adekoya made the remark during an interview on Arise Television, as monitored by Vanguard, while evaluating measures introduced to improve traffic flow and boost business activities around the Lagos ports.