The Lagos State Government has sealed several illegally constructed buildings in Ikoyi, Obalende, and Lekki, reinforcing its commitment to upholding urban planning laws and ensuring a safe built environment.
Leading the enforcement operation on Thursday, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, emphasized that the move was necessary to curb the rising trend of unauthorized developments in the state.
The commissioner expressed concern over the persistent violation of physical planning laws, citing cases where buildings were constructed without government-approved plans or renovations carried out without proper permits.
“I implore all property owners and developers in the state, particularly those intending to carry out construction or renovation work, to obtain necessary approvals and permits from the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA). It should be noted that unpermitted development and renovation will no longer be tolerated in the state,” Olumide stated.
He warned that such violations undermine the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, particularly the administration’s goal of making Lagos a 21st-century economy.
During the operation, officials sealed construction sites in key areas, including Rummens Road and Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi, Wole Olateju Crescent, Ogbunike Street, Hilary Onikogu Crescent in Lekki Phase I, and several locations in Obalende.
The Lagos State Government continues to urge property owners to adhere to planning regulations and secure the necessary approvals before embarking on any construction or renovation projects.