Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday commended house owners in Banana Island for complying with the state building laws.
The governor spoke while commissioning projects carried out by the Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association, BIPORAL.
The projects commissioned were a state-of-the-art administrative office, recreation Park, mini football field and Banana Island Club House.
Sanwo-Olu commended the outgoing executives of the association led by its chairman Frank Aigbogun for a ‘ good working relationship with government officials.’
” Lagos State officials are currently enjoying working relationships with current executives to ensure necessary fees are paid to the government and residents keep within the rules of engagement in the estate. As a government, what we can do is to continue to support you,” Sanwo-Olu said.
He further urged them to continue abiding with building plans of the state government, adding that ‘we are a government for all ‘
While lamenting the lack of maintenance culture in the country, Sanwo-Olu urged them to maintain the facilities .
On the perennial flood experienced by the residents on the road leading to the estate, Sanwo-Olu promised that the Ministry of Environment will carry out inspection of the road with a view to finding lasting solutions.
He however noted that the flood is caused by houses built on the water channel around the area, adding that the government will not hesitate to demolish such houses after inspecting the area.
“Somebody has built a house on a channel of water that is supposed to be flowing to the sea. I plead with you to work with us. I don’t have an interest in demolishing people’s houses or making life uncomfortable for the people but we have to do what we have to do,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The chairman of the estate, Frank Aigbogun said the commissioning of the projects has redefined communal living in the island and was a major step ‘in our vision to create a thriving, secure and healthy community.’
He also pleaded with the governor to accelerate and ensure the access road to the estate is repaired.