331 property owners receive ₦3.1bn compensation from Lagos gov’t

By Imisioluwa Afunmiso

The Lagos State Government has presented ₦3.1 billion in compensation to 331 property owners whose lands and buildings were acquired for major infrastructure projects across Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Igbogbo and Ogba.

The compensation was presented on Monday at an event attended by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr Tokunbo Wahab.

Speaking after the presentation, Wahab said the compensation underscored the government’s commitment to ensuring that residents affected by public infrastructure projects are treated fairly and with dignity.

He noted that while the state remains focused on delivering roads and other critical infrastructure required to support Lagos’ growth as a megacity, it is equally committed to protecting the rights of property owners whose lands are acquired for such developments.

According to him, every compensation claim passed through a thorough verification process in line with established procedures to ensure that only rightful beneficiaries received their entitlements.

“Today, I joined the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the presentation of ₦3.1 billion in compensation to 331 property owners whose lands and buildings were acquired for critical infrastructure projects across Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Igbogbo and Ogba,” Wahab said.

He added: “As the Lagos State Government continues to deliver the roads and public infrastructure needed to support a growing megacity, we remain equally committed to ensuring that those whose properties are affected are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.”

Wahab further stated that although the infrastructure projects would benefit millions of Lagos residents, the government recognises the sacrifices made by those directly impacted by the acquisitions.

He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability and equitable governance, describing the compensation exercise as a demonstration of the government’s resolve to pursue development with justice, compassion and responsibility.

The affected properties were acquired for various public infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity and supporting socio-economic development across different parts of the state.

The state government maintained that prompt compensation remains a key component of its infrastructure delivery strategy, assuring residents that due process would continue to guide land acquisition and compensation exercises.