The Lagos State Authorities has began demolishing unapproved buildings following the expiration of the amnesty interval granted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The Lagos State Constructing Management Company (LASBCA) initiated the enforcement in Ogudu GRA, signaling a stronger push to implement city planning laws and guarantee public security.
The federal government issued a press release on Monday, explaining that the train adopted the December 31, 2024, deadline for property house owners to regularize their paperwork.
“The Lagos State Constructing Management Company (LASBCA) has commenced the removing of unlawful buildings throughout the state following the expiration of the amnesty interval granted by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
“The train started in Ogudu GRA, the place officers of the Company moved in to implement compliance with the state’s city planning laws following the expiration of the amnesty interval, which was prolonged to thirty first of December, 2024, to permit property house owners to regularize their paperwork,” the assertion learn partially.
The assertion additional highlighted that, in keeping with the Everlasting Secretary of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, the enforcement drive goals to revive order to Lagos’ bodily planning and forestall structural hazards, corresponding to constructing collapses. He emphasised that the state authorities had supplied ample time for property house owners to acquire the mandatory approvals earlier than resorting to demolitions.
“The federal government prolonged the amnesty interval to December 31, 2024, giving house owners of unapproved buildings adequate time to regularize their paperwork. Regardless of a number of warnings and notices, some residents selected to not comply, leaving LASBCA with no selection however to take motion,” Oki acknowledged.
The demolition train is predicted to increase throughout varied components of the state as the federal government works to reclaim public areas and tackle environmental degradation brought on by unregulated building.
LASBCA reiterated its dedication to making sure a well-structured and protected city atmosphere, aligned with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s developmental agenda.
“This motion follows in depth consultations, public warnings, and clear compliance directives. Each constructing slated for demolition was marked months in the past,” he defined.
Residents and stakeholders are inspired to safe correct approvals for his or her buildings to keep away from sanctions because the enforcement drive good points momentum throughout the state.