LASBCA Don Demolish Illegal Buildings For Lagos Island

Lagos State Government, through LASBCA, don demolish some illegal structures for Ikate Elegushi area because dem no get proper approval or authorisation. LASBCA Director of Public Affairs, Adu Ademuyiwa, talk say di joint enforcement operation happen on Saturday with Office of Urban Development and LASBCA, targeting buildings wey dey break building regulations and dey block drainage. Lagos State Assembly House Committee Chairman on Physical Development, Sylvester Ogunkelu, wey join di operation, confirm say Assembly dey fully support di drive to sanitise Lagos built environment, stressing say compliance with building rules no be negotiable because illegal development dey endanger lives and put pressure on infrastructure.

Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, Gbolahan Oki, talk say illegal buildings dey still cause wahala for environmental sustainability and urban planning, and ministry go continue to support LASBCA make all buildings meet standards. Acting General Manager of LASBCA, Gbaye Florence, add say agency go intensify monitoring across all zones. Di demolished structures don receive multiple notices, including stop-work and demolition orders, but owners refuse comply. Enforcement team still move to Lekki–Ikoyi axis, targeting buildings under high-tension power lines. Dis action follow previous demolitions for Oworonshoki, Trade Fair, Ikota, and others. Government insist say all property developers must get proper approvals.