By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Africa Housing NewsAfrica Housing News
Notification Show More
Aa
  • Home
  • News
  • Real Estate News
  • Nigeria Property News
  • Join Us
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Join Us
Reading: Lagos seals off unapproved buildings in Magodo wetland
Share
Aa
Africa Housing NewsAfrica Housing News
  • Home
  • News
  • Real Estate News
  • Nigeria Property News
  • Join Us
Search
  • Home
  • News
  • Real Estate News
  • Nigeria Property News
  • Join Us
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Join Us
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
Africa Housing News > Blog > Construction News > Lagos seals off unapproved buildings in Magodo wetland
Construction News

Lagos seals off unapproved buildings in Magodo wetland

Fesadeb
Last updated: 2020/05/14 at 1:13 PM
Fesadeb Published May 14, 2020
Share
SHARE

The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has sealed off all unapproved buildings in the Magodo wetland in the Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area of the state.

During an on-the-spot assessment of the area on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako, said buildings in the wetland were structurally unstable as they were either tilting or cracking and ordered their sealing off.

He stated that the move was to guard against the abuse of green belts, gorges, water bodies, wetlands and other vulnerable natural landscapes in the state.

The ministry’s Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, said in a statement that Salako was accompanied by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Urban Development, Ganiyu Ayuba; Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Foluso Dipe; General Manager, Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, Funmi Oshifuye; General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency, Biola Kosegbe; and General Manager, New Towns Development Authority, Kunle Aboyeji.

The statement read in part, “The Lagos State Government has restated its policy of zero tolerance for illegal physical developments as the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako, carried out an assessment visit to the Magodo wetland on Tuesday.

“During the visit, the commissioner observed the state of development in the wetland, where some buildings were either tilting or showing cracks, among other signs, raising questions about their integrity.

“Salako reiterated that the ministry, being responsible for the maintenance of orderly, liveable and sustainable environment in the state, would continue to implement the zero tolerance policy for all illegal physical developments, including encroachment on sensitive ecological zones.

“He explained that this move became imperative to preserve and guard against the misuse and abuse of all green belts, gorges, water bodies, wetlands and other vulnerable natural landscapes in every part of the state.

“He assured Lagosians that the ministry would continue to be at the forefront of efforts to enhance the sustainability of the environment by maintaining the studious application of the state policies and operative development plans.

“As a result, he directed the sealing off of all unapproved developments in the wetland.”

Source: punchng

You Might Also Like

Jigawa Approves N19.6bn for 560 Housing Units Across Nine LGAs

Lagos Announces Traffic Changes Ahead of Major Bridge Repairs

Sanitation Breakdown in Mpape Sparks Outcry, Residents Demand Urgent FCT Intervention

Soludo Approves ₦417m Rehabilitation Centre, Flags Off Major Projects Across Anambra

Tinubu Celebrates Sanwo-Olu at 60, Urges Acceleration of Major Lagos Projects

Join Our Whatsapp Group

Contact Image

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

Housing TV Africa is the First Housing News Television
in Africa on Startimes Channel 149 bringing you
Housing News, Mortgage News, Construction News etc

Fesadeb May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

© Africa Housing News. All Rights Reserved 2024

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?