Authors : Ayodele Ebenezer; Adeola Adedeji Omosunmibo; Oyeri Ngozi Blessing; Joseph Adebambo

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 8 - August

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Abstract : This study explores the impact of ending fuel subsidies on infrastructure development in Lagos State, Nigeria. Fuel subsidies, which have long been a fundamental element of Nigeria's economic policy, were officially removed on May 29, 2023, with the intention of reallocating the resulting savings towards vital sectors, particularly infrastructure. The research assesses how the state has reacted to these financial changes, focusing on infrastructure projects such as transportation, housing, and urban development. Using a combination of qualitative data from expert interviews and secondary information from government documents, the analysis shows that, although the removal of subsidies has afforded some financial relief, it has also led to increased inflation and transportation costs, creating socio-economic challenges. Despite these obstacles, Lagos has made progress in directing savings towards capital projects; however, it continues to face significant issues, including project delays and escalating expenses. The study concludes that, to fully leverage the benefits of subsidy removal, Lagos State must enhance its governance, strengthen public-private partnerships, and develop strategies to mitigate the negative socio-economic effects of rising costs.

Keywords : Fuel Subsidy Removal, Infrastructure Development, Lagos State, Public Finance, Transportation, Housing, Economic Challenges, Public-Private Partnerships, Inflation, Fiscal Policy.

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