Lagos govt declares war on illegal structures, marks 280 for demolition

By Sodiq Adelakun

Th e Lagos State Government has issued contravention notices to over 280 illegal property owners and occupiers in the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme.

The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, disclosed this in a statement posted on the Lagos X platform on Tuesday.

“We cannot allow illegal encroachments to jeopardize the safety and sustainability of our coastal areas. The issuance of these contravention notices is a clear signal that we will not tolerate such activities,”Alebiosu said.

The government has emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the Lagos State Master Plan, warning that failure to comply with the directive will result in the issuance of demolition notices.

The Commissioner urged property owners to voluntarily remove their structures before the expiration of the contravention notices or regularize their documents to avoid penalties.

He warned that the government would no longer tolerate illegal activities along the waterfront schemes and corridors, emphasizing that encroachment on government properties, land, and setbacks would not be tolerated.