The Lagos State Government has sealed illegal building construction in parts of Obalende, Ikoyi, and Lekki areas of the State.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, who led an enforcement exercise in the area, said the exercise was aimed at addressing the menace of illegal developments and ensuring compliance with the state’s physical planning laws.
The Commissioner reiterated the government’s commitment to providing a safe and sustainable built environment for the wellness and well-being of all Lagosians.
He expressed strong displeasure over the rampant disregard for laws governing physical planning and urban development, citing instances of building without government approved plans and renovation without permits.
Dr. Olumide stated that the indecent action of erecting buildings without approval or building without complying with the granted permit undermines the T.H.E.M.E.S + agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, particularly the Making Lagos a 21st century economy pillar.
Building construction sites were sealed for lacking the requisite permits in the axis, including Rummens Road and Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi, Wole Olateju Crescent, Ogbunike Street, Hilary Onikogu Crescent in Lekki Phase 1 and others in Obalende area.
