In furtherance of the ongoing efforts to control physical development and engender liveable and sustainable environment, the Lagos State Government, on Wednesday and Thursday sealed off 34 buildings in Banana Island, Ikoyi.
The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, who led the enforcement exercise, stated that the government would not sit by and allow people to violate planning laws to the detriment of the wellness and well-being of the society through disorderly, unorganised, unapproved and illegal developments.
He emphasised that the state government would not relent in its effort to enforce compliance with the planning laws of the State in the interest of the sustainable growth and development of the state.
Salako decried the encroachment on the right of way and alignment of the proposed Lagoon Highway by some developers and vowed to nip the unhealthy development in the bud.
He also warned owners and developers who are fond of engaging in contravention of the law, to desist from such illegal practice or face the wrath of the law.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Urban Development, Mr. Ganiyu Adele Ayuba, cautioned developers to desist from breaking government seals on property that had been sealed for infractions as such illicit acts constitute an affront to the authorities and would be met with stiff penalties.
Ayuba also reiterated that the state government would not tolerate any attack or obstruction of its officials while on lawful assignments.
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