In line with its commitment to urban regeneration, sustainable development, and mitigation of environmental and security nuisance, the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has marked make-shift structures, shanties, and illegally developed buildings in Otu-Mara in Mainland Local Government Area (LGA) for removal.
LASBCA General Manager, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, said due processes were followed before the shanties and other illegally developed structures were marked for removals.
According to Oki, all the necessary and statutory Notices ranging from Convention and Quit notices have been served to all the affected occupants.
He stated further that the removal of those illegal structures became necessary as they have consistently become hideout for miscreants who used them for illicit activities that endanger the security of the entire area and its surrounding communities, warning that the act would not be condoned by the State Government.
In addition , the General Manager stressed that most of those illegal structures were in a distressed state, a situation that could lead to loss of lives and properties, if prompt action is not taken by the State government.
Reaffirming the government’s dedication to public safety, he added, “The present administration will leave no stone unturned in safeguarding the lives and properties of Lagosians and LASBCA remains committed to rigorous monitoring and enforcement activities to ensure strict compliance with the State’s Building Codes and Regulations by property owners and developers.
LABSCA boss urged all the affected occupants to comply with the order to remove them within the stipulated time given by the State Government though LASBCA as non-compliance will lead to the enforcement of the laws on building regulations.
Oki further warned Building Owners and Developers in the State to shun illegality during building construction as the State Government is all out to bring sanity back to the Built Environment by enforcing compliance.
“The State Government’s objective is to restore sanity to the Built Environment through enforcement of compliance, which in turn promotes safety, legality, and sustainable urban development” he stated