On Tuesday, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, carried out an inspection tour of coastal communities where he “observed several unapproved structures”, and, “too many buildings constructed without approval”.
The Governor said, he will take “firm but fair decisions” to regularise where possible and “restore order to the corridor”.
Governor Sanwo-Olu posted on X: “I went on an inspection tour of Ibeshe, Inagbe, Ilashe and other coastal communities.
“We observed several unapproved structures and clear violations of planning regulations. Too many buildings have been constructed without approval, in breach of planning laws and safety standards. These actions put lives at risk and undermine the long-term value of our coastline.
“The Ministry of Physical Planning and LASBCA will return for a full enumeration, after which we will take firm but fair decisions, regularising where possible, protecting local residents, and restoring order to the corridor.
“During the visit, I also inspected the 30MVA power station at Ilashe, which has now been handed over to EKO Disco. Once connected, it will supply electricity to homes in the riverine areas, a critical step in unlocking their economic and tourism potential.
“The Lagos coastline is one of our greatest assets and we owe it to future generations to safeguard it. We will correct past wrongs and work with communities to build a future that is safe, inclusive, and prosperous.”
