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Lagos state government gives 4-day relocation deadline to squatters in Lagos coastal road, Lekki
Lagos State Government’s decisive move to address the surge in shanties and illegal structures along the Lagos coastal road in the Mayegun, Lekki area has taken center stage with a four-day relocation notice issued on Sunday.
The announcement, made during an inspection by Honourable Commission for Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized the imperative for squatters near the Regional Road Alignment to vacate by Thursday afternoon.
Wahab warned of impending enforcement from Friday morning for non-compliance, portraying that all properties had received mandatory notices.
Accompanied by key officials, including SA Environment Kunle Rotimi-Akodu and PS Drainage Services Engr Mahmood Adegbite, Wahab stressed the critical need to secure coastal alignment and eliminate illegal settlements.
Plans for clearance and regeneration by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABCA) were outlined for the following week. The commissioner reflected on the government’s success in clearing notorious areas, citing Ijora, Obalende underbridge, Apongbon underbridge, and Agege Red rail line, all previously known for criminal activities.
Outlining the government’s previous success in clearing notorious areas like Ijora, Obalende underbridge, Apongbon underbridge, and Agege Red rail line, known for harboring criminals. Wahab stressed the need for similar action in the affected regions to ensure resident safety.
“The government has cleared Ijora and Obalende underbridge, Obalende, Apongbon underbridge, and Agege Red rail line amongst others. I would like to say that most of the cleaned places were notorious for harbouring criminals and were threats to residents” he said.
