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LASG threatens demolition of 280 illegal structures


The Lagos State Government has issued contravention notices to over 280 illegal property owners and occupiers in the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme in a bid to protect the state’s coastal areas and prevent the proliferation of slums.

The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, disclosed this in a statement posted on the Lagos X platform on Tuesday.

Alebiosu was quoted in the statement as saying, that the contravention notices, served on Saturday, require the occupants to provide necessary documentation and approvals justifying their occupation of the properties within seven days.

He emphasised the importance of maintaining the integrity of the Lagos State Master Plan.

The statement read, “Failure to comply with this directive will result in the issuance of demolition notices.

“The over 280 properties, which include completed structures, ongoing construction projects, and undeveloped lands, were found to violate government regulations after a thorough technical assessment conducted by the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development.

“The survey team, tasked with preserving Lagos State’s waterfront schemes, determined that these properties lacked the necessary government authorization for construction.

“We cannot allow illegal encroachments to jeopardize the safety and sustainability of our coastal areas. The issuance of these contravention notices is a clear signal that we will not tolerate such activities.”

Alebiosu urged the property owners to voluntarily remove their structures before the expiration of the contravention notices or regularise their documents to avoid penalties.

He warned that the government would no longer tolerate illegal activities along the waterfront schemes and corridors, emphasizing that encroachment on government properties, land, and setbacks would not be tolerated.

The Commissioner also revealed that through the Ministry, the State Government is currently addressing similar encroachment issues in the Okun Ajah waterfront scheme.

He underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to protecting Lagos State’s waterfront schemes and infrastructure while ensuring the safety of lives and properties along the coastal area.

“The issuance of contravention notices to the illegal occupants in the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to restore order and prevent further deterioration of the state’s coastal environment. It is anticipated that this action will serve as a deterrent to future illegal activities and contribute to the overall development and sustainability of Lagos State”, Alebiosu added

Praxis758:
Who should be held responsible for the proliferation of illegal buildings in Lagos?

Civil servants or developers?

Praxis758:
Who should be held responsible for the proliferation of illegal buildings in Lagos?

Civil servants or developers?

Melagros:
COMRADES are speechless Those government officials who approved the building plans should also be 'demolished' because they can't be causing losses or pains to unsuspecting homeowners

Meti99:
The governors in office when those lands were approved for sale and developments should also be querried..
I am a confirm Lagos boy but I don't support all these indiscriminate loses of investments of unsuspecting innocent citizens

FourQu:
More homelessness loading for the downtrodden masses

Ablesam171:
Lagos state is doing well with the demolition of illegal structures especially the ones that are blocking the waterways but if they don't deal with corrupt officials that collect bribe and allow these illegal structures to be erected.
Weather we like it or no, more illegal structures would be erected and more are being erected today and tomorrow and this nonsense doesn't apply to only Lagos.
I once spoke to a man about how to go about getting building approved from the right authority (this is a man that has more than 20 properties in Lagos), he just told me not to disturb myself that we should start the building that if Lagos state officials come around that we'll settle them.
Now imagine, if a man with more than 20 houses in Lagos can give this kinda advice, you can imagine how many people are like him with the mindset of building structures illegally.
Just as we hear of the demolition of properties, we also need to hear of how they've been dealing with the corrupt officials.