The Lagos State Government has served contravention notices to over 280 illegal property owners and occupants within the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, citing violations including master plan distortion, slum development, and the risk of coastal erosion.
In a statement shared on the government’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, it was confirmed that the notices were issued on Saturday, September 14. This move is part of ongoing efforts to address unregulated developments that pose a threat to Lagos’ urban environment.
According to the statement, property owners and occupiers who received the notices have seven days to provide valid documentation and approvals to justify their occupancy. If they fail to comply within the given timeframe, demolition notices will be issued, underscoring the government’s commitment to enforcing urban planning laws and protecting vulnerable coastal zones.
“To prevent the development of slums, protect the Lagos State Master Plan, and mitigate coastal erosion, the Lagos State Government on Saturday, September 14, issued contravention notices to over 280 illegal property owners and occupiers in the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme, Eti-Osa Local Government Area. The occupants have been given seven days to present relevant documents and approvals validating their occupation, failing which a demolition notice will be issued,” the statement said.
The Lagos State Government continues to intensify its efforts to tackle environmental and urban challenges caused by illegal developments, particularly in coastal areas. This is part of a larger strategy to promote sustainable urban growth and preserve the integrity of Lagos’ landscape.
What to Know:
In recent months, the Lagos State Government has ramped up its enforcement activities by issuing contravention notices to property owners and occupiers involved in illegal developments, including encroachments on wetlands, construction over drainage systems, and the erection of unauthorized structures. These measures have included sealing off affected properties and, in some instances, demolishing the illegal structures.
For example, the government recently sealed off Maverick Estate in Gbagada for encroaching on designated wetlands and has planned similar actions in Ejigbo, Badagry, and Ikorodu, where ecological zones have been compromised.
In August, several illegal structures along the System 157 drainage path and Orchid Road in Eti-Osa were demolished after property owners failed to comply with agreements to reduce their impact on the canal.
These enforcement actions, which have been carried out across the state, reflect the government’s determination to uphold urban planning laws and protect the environment. More initiatives are expected in the coming months, reinforcing the importance of compliance with building regulations in Lagos.
