The Lagos State Government has sealed off two popular beachfront establishments, Timeless Beach and Iceland Beach, alongside issuing stop-work orders to 180 buildings in the Okun-Ajah area of Eti-Osa, for violations linked to encroachment on state-owned land.
The enforcement exercise, which began early in the day, was led by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Dayo Bush Alebiosu, who said the action followed repeated warnings and official summons which were ignored by the affected property owners.
Alebiosu, visibly displeased during the operation, stressed that the government had exhausted all conciliatory avenues before resorting to enforcement. “This level of disregard for laid-down rules and property ownership cannot be tolerated. The State Government made several efforts to engage the affected parties, but their refusal to comply has left us with no choice,” he said.
He noted that while over 40 affected developers had complied with state regulations and obtained valid E-Survey documents after fulfilling the legal requirements, many others had continued erecting illegal structures in defiance of the law.
“The state cannot sit idly while its land is being illegally taken over,” Alebiosu added.
According to the Commissioner, the Ministry remains committed to protecting public property and ensuring sustainable development across Lagos’ waterfronts.
He also confirmed that more than 20 suspected offenders were arrested during the enforcement operation and would be prosecuted.
The crackdown underscores the Lagos State Government’s renewed effort to enforce compliance with planning laws, especially in high-risk areas prone to unregulated development.
