In its ongoing commitment to urban development, regeneration, and ensuring a safe and orderly environment, the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has commenced removal of shanties and illegal structures around NIPOST on Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
The General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, emphasized that the operation is part of the Agency's efforts to curb environmental and security challenges associated with illegal and unauthorized structures in the State.
According to Oki, the exercise is essential for improving the urban landscape, ensuring the safety of lives and properties, and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents.
He informed that before the removals of the illegal structures and shanties, all necessary notices have been duly served on the affected occupants, including Quit and Demolition Notices.
The LASBCA boss stressed that “Despite several warnings and sufficient time given for compliance, illegal structures have continued to spring up in these areas, constituting a nuisance."
Adding that “We cannot afford to fold our arms while these unapproved structures threaten the safety and orderliness of our city"
Oki highlighted that the exercise is part of LASBCA’s broader mandate to ensure that all buildings within Lagos State adhere to the approved Development Plans and are constructed in line with the State’s Building Regulations.
He further stated that his Agency remained resolute in its mission to promote sustainable Urban Development, Stressing further that enforcement actions would continue in other areas where illegal developments are detected.
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