The Lagos State Authorities has denied any involvement within the latest demolition of constructions in FESTAC City.
The Commissioner for Bodily Planning and City Growth, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, made the clarification on Tuesday on the authorities secretariat in Alausa.
Olumide acknowledged that the State Authorities was not liable for the demolitions, opposite to circulating reviews.
Olumide famous that Lagos State follows a strict and clear course of earlier than any demolition, which incorporates issuing all obligatory statutory notices and interesting meaningfully with affected events when required.
He urged all companies working inside Lagos, particularly federal our bodies, to hunt clearance and seek the advice of with the Ministry of Bodily Planning and City Growth earlier than finishing up any demolition actions.
“We wish to guarantee residents that the Lagos State Authorities stays dedicated to equity, due course of, and the safety of property rights,” Oluyinka mentioned.
Any demolitions carried out with out correct authorisation doesn’t mirror the place or follow of this administration.”
