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Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Supremos(op): 3:58pm On Nov 20, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4osEo3XOYNs?si=XT0SLJynNd2WXsQ8


The Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of distressed buildings in the Oyingbo, Ebute-Metta, other areas of the state.


The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development Oluyinka Olumide who led the demolition exercise on Saturday, said occupants of the affected buildings were served notices but refused to vacate them.

He said that the government was compelled to resort to the demolition of the structures to protect lives as most of the buildings failed the structural integrity test.

“The primary responsibility of government is to protect lives, so we can not wait and allow the buildings to collapse and kill people,” he said.

He stressed that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu would continue to cherish the lives of residents of the state, regardless of their tribe or religion.

According to him, he decried the situation in which occupants of affected buildings refused to evacuate the buildings after enough notice, adding that life was more important than buildings.

The commissioner therefore enjoined owners of distressed buildings to take the initiative of pulling down the structures. He urged them not to wait for the government to do so as it would confiscate any land where it removed distressed structures.

The General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) Arc. Gbolahan Oki added that the demolition of distressed structures in the area had become a necessity, considering the danger that the buildings posed to other adjoining structures and the lives of residents.

“We cannot fold our arms and allow irregularities to continue to thrive in this area, where lives of innocent people would be at risk because of the lackadaisical attitude of a few individuals who have refused to do the right thing,” he said.

Oki also appealed to Lagosians to feel free to always inform the government about distressed buildings and other physical planning infractions noticed within their neighbourhoods.
https://www.channelstv.com/2023/11/18/lagos-govt-begins-demolition-of-distressed-buildings-in-ebute-metta/

Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Supremos(op): 3:58pm On Nov 20, 2023
More photos.

The buildings being demolished in this video,aren't "distressed" buildings.

It's becoming obvious that someone is targeting some people for their choice in the just concluded presidential election

Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Supremos(op): 3:58pm On Nov 20, 2023
This has the handwriting of revenge and vengeance written all over it.

More people being thrown into abject poverty.

More Nigerians resident in Lagos being made homeless.

Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by TemplarLandry:
cool

I dedicate “Aye Po Gan” (Enough Space) by Illbliss feat. Terry G to them.
Great jam!
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Generalmystic: 4:09pm On Nov 20, 2023
Terrible.

People's years of suffering going down in one fell swoop.

They sent out PR to make it look as though it's about they were demolishing destressed property

Shame on Sanwolu
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Supremos(op): 4:13pm On Nov 20, 2023
Are they paying compensation for all this?.
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Supremos(op): 4:15pm On Nov 20, 2023
Those buildings being demolished, do they Look like distressed buildings?
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by taiwotimitt: 4:16pm On Nov 20, 2023
abuja/lagos demolition is like 5/6
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Dikaveli(m): 4:16pm On Nov 20, 2023
Ok
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by koladebrainiac(m): 4:16pm On Nov 20, 2023
So Igbos,Lagpos Landlord on Twitter are saying Sanwolu is going around looking for Igbos building and demolishing them
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Kachidubem: 4:16pm On Nov 20, 2023
Obi supporters go see shege for Lagos ... all properties going down grin
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Menclothing: 4:16pm On Nov 20, 2023
This headline is wrong
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Mindlog: 4:17pm On Nov 20, 2023
All distressed buildings should be brought down.
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Flame333: 4:17pm On Nov 20, 2023
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Whyme24(m): 4:17pm On Nov 20, 2023
Ok
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Toluabigr8(m): 4:18pm On Nov 20, 2023
That building was owned by a Yoruba man,

Stop playing politics with everything.

Any small thing Igbo Igbo,

If the building collapses now, you will be the first to blame the government
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Jcomtrader: 4:19pm On Nov 20, 2023
rather buy pizza than buy any property in lag
when land never finish for ph, uyo, and other better places
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Slydan204: 4:19pm On Nov 20, 2023
Distressed ke? If those buildings are distressed, then I am d real Voltron.
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Pickmycall: 4:20pm On Nov 20, 2023
There is no administration in Lagos State that did not demolished houses.
Sanwo olu will build his house in that land and use another person's name as the owner.

Kachidubem:
Obi supporters go see shege for Lagos ... all properties going down grin
That is draconian.
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Teddy0147(m): 4:20pm On Nov 20, 2023
Supremos:
Are they paying compensation for all this?.
If only you have C of O
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Tjra:
Supremos:
Those buildings being demolished, do they Look like distressed buildings?
koladebrainiac:
So Igbos,Lagpos Landlord on Twitter are saying Sanwolu is going around looking for Igbos building and demolishing them
So Ebute-Metta has now turned to Igbo neighbourhood overnight? I am 100% sure you've never been to Lagos in your whole life.

Three areas are known for building collapses in Lagos.

1. Ebute-Metta
2. Lagos Island
3. Mushin

Cleaning up is underway and ongoing in all the three axis.

You guys are the real tribal bigots of Nigeria. You still manage to make this cleaning up look like a vendetta.
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by jospepper(m): 4:20pm On Nov 20, 2023
These do not look like distressed houses!
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by FREEMADNESS: 4:20pm On Nov 20, 2023
This houses shown here doesn't look distressed to me sha.

E fit b witch-hunting Sha, but I believe wit C of O u ve a good case in court.
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by IjebuWarrior: 4:20pm On Nov 20, 2023
lipsrsealed
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Spgrill1: 4:20pm On Nov 20, 2023
Losses
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Amah101(m): 4:21pm On Nov 20, 2023
Kachidubem:
Obi supporters go see shege for Lagos ... all properties going down grin
Mumu
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by spagettiluv: 4:23pm On Nov 20, 2023
Nawa o
See fine houses
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by Kachidubem: 4:23pm On Nov 20, 2023
jospepper:
These do not look like distressed houses!
Na revenge grin
Re: Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta by twilliamx(m): 4:23pm On Nov 20, 2023
Hmm
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