Lagos Government demolishes Illegal Structures in Lekki

The Lagos State Government has commenced demolition of buildings erected on drainage channels in Lekki Phase 2, 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 high-rise building found to have contravened the Lagos state environmental law.

After the expiration of several contravention notices, LASG Wednesday demolished structures on drainage setbacks at Lekki II Ikota Drainage Channel ⁦⁦@LasgMOE⁩ ⁦@followlasg⁩ ⁦@drobafemihamzat⁩ ⁦@moe_lagos⁩ ⁦@jidesanwoolu⁩ ⁦@Mr_JAGs⁩ pic.twitter.com/a2GqP74U8T

— kunle adeshina (@kunle_adeshina) October 11, 2023