The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has mandated the compulsory use of reflective jackets and visibility tapes for all courier and delivery operators during evening and night hours (6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.). The directive—issued by Permanent Secretary Olawale Musa and conveyed by the Senior Special Assistant on Transport Education and Innovation Oluwatobi Idowu—aims to improve road safety and cut crash risks involving dispatch riders. The announcement was confirmed in a statement signed by Bolanle Ogunlola, Director of Public Affairs.
Under the rules, riders must wear reflective jackets, while delivery motorcycles and bicycles must be fitted with reflective tapes or markers to ensure visibility. Delivery companies are required to sensitize riders and ensure strict compliance. Violations will attract sanctions from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS).
In an early show of compliance, Glovo Nigeria said it fully supports the measures. In a letter signed by General Manager Lamide Akinola, the company praised the initiative and disclosed plans to distribute 3,000 reflective vests free of charge to couriers on its platform within the next month, urging other providers to follow suit.
The ministry welcomed Glovo’s gesture and called for continued collaboration with courier and delivery firms to build a safer, more responsible delivery ecosystem across Lagos. The move aligns with the state’s broader push on road safety, emphasizing visibility as a low-cost, high-impact intervention to protect riders and other road users during low-light conditions.
