Lagos govt demolishes makeshift structures under Ijora Bridge

Following the expiration of the Commissioner’s five-day notice to unauthorized inhabitants of the Ijora underbridge, the Special Task Force, under the direction of ACP Bayo Sulaiman, executed the removal of makeshift structures on Wednesday.

Subsequently, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) swiftly commenced the removal of debris.

The State Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab disclosed this on his X handle.

This initiative, according to him, extended beyond mere demolition and clearing. Guided by the directives of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and himself, a team comprising the General Manager of LASPARK, Hon. Adetoun Popoola; the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende; and the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Abiodun Ogunleye, has embarked on a mission to transform this area into a recreational space.

This endeavour, TRIBUNE ONLINE gathered, aims to restore the public space for the benefit of Lagos residents, with community members also participating in the inspection and planning process.

“This collaborative effort is a testament to the THEMES+ agenda’s core principle: “Igbega Ipinle Eko, Ajumose Gbogbo Wa No,” which advocates for collective progress and unity.

“The transformation of Ijora underbridge is poised to complement the adjacent National Theatre Complex’s ongoing refurbishment, symbolizing a comprehensive ‘Renewed Hope’ approach to urban regeneration, and further enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Lagos.”