- Lagos Warns Developers to Regularise Buildings Amid Trade Fair Demolitions
- Olumide explained that the enforcement operation is supported by a 2003 Supreme Court judgment
- The recent demolitions had sparked concerns among traders
The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement against illegal and unapproved buildings within the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, warning that such structures pose serious risks to public safety and urban order.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, stated yesterday that the state remains committed to upholding planning regulations across Lagos.
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Olumide explained that the enforcement operation is supported by a 2003 Supreme Court judgment, which empowers state governments to regulate physical development within their territories, except in areas reserved for exclusive federal use. The operation also aligns with the Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Act of 1992 and the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law of 2019.
“The exercise at the Trade Fair Complex is not about land ownership or title, but about ensuring that all buildings have valid planning permits,” Olumide said.
He added that developers and occupants have been given a two-week deadline to regularise their approvals with the ministry.
The recent demolitions had sparked concerns among traders, some of whom alleged that the exercise targeted a particular ethnic group. Responding to the claims, Olumide cautioned political actors, particularly from the South East, against misrepresenting facts or inflaming ethnic sentiments. “The ongoing action is not targeted at any group. It is part of a wider effort to maintain order and public safety across Lagos,” he clarified.
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