Posted by Amarachi on Wed 11th Oct, 2023 - tori.ng
An unspecified number of multi-million naira buildings were already marked for removal for various environmental offences, ranging from building on drainage channels, to lack of approvals, among others.
The Lagos State Government has embarked on the demolition of ilegal structures erected on drainage channels in Lekki Phase 2.
This is to correct the perennial flooding that has become a threat to residents whenever heavy downpour occurs in the community.
The multi-million naira buildings were removed by the government by the enforcement unit of the Ministry of The Environment and Water Resources following expirations of notices served to owners.
The exercise which was expected to have commenced on Monday, was actually carried out on Wednesday, along Mobil Road, Lekki Phase 2 after the one-week notice.
In a video trending online, the state government heavy bulldozer was seen pulling down a marked highrise building found to have contravened the Lagos state environmental law.
Recall that, the State Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab had last weekend, during an on the spot assessment, on company of other senior government officials, ordered the demolition of all structures marked and served notices found contravening the relevant law of the state.
An unspecified number of multi-million naira buildings were already marked for removal for various environmental offences, ranging from building on drainage channels, to lack of approvals, among others.