Korede Abdullah in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has launched a massive operation to remove shanties and illegal structures along drainage setbacks at Adeniji Adele in Lagos Island.
This effort, led by the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), aims to restore the functionality of the drainage system and promote urban renewal.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement through his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday.
He said the operation is part of a broader strategy to address environmental violations, curb unauthorized encampments, and ensure a cleaner and more organized Lagos.
Wahab shared a video footage of LAGESC operatives dismantling wooden shanties along drainage setbacks.
This is not an isolated incident; the Lagos State Government has been ramping up its campaign against illegal structures across the state.
Recent demolitions include 138 shanties in Ajao Estate, unauthorized structures near NIPOST on Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, and 54 illegal shanties beneath the Eko Bridge in Ebute-Ero.
Other areas targeted by the government include Daleko Market in Mushin, Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi, Ijora Causeway Bridge, Blue Line Overhead Bridge, National Stadium Bridge, and Osborne Bridge.
These enforcement actions demonstrate the state’s commitment to combating illegal encroachments.
To prevent reoccupation of cleared spaces, Commissioner Wahab plans to collaborate with the private sector to repurpose reclaimed areas into public-use facilities.
This partnership will provide long-term solutions, enhance urban management, and promote environmental sustainability.
