- The enforcement exercise will begin on Wednesday, October 15
- Any site found operating illegally after the deadline would be decommissioned
- The government’s commitment to restoring order to Lagos’ coastal areas
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin full enforcement actions against individuals and organisations engaged in illegal land reclamation and waterfront encroachment across the state.
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Eko Hot Blog gathered that the directive was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab.
He said the enforcement exercise will begin on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum.
He explained that the grace period for compliance ended on September 25, and the government would now implement environmental laws without further delay.
According to him, the state will remove all illegal reclamation structures and seize all equipment and materials used on prohibited sites.
He added that anyone found violating the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017 would be prosecuted. The commissioner stressed that these measures are necessary to prevent flooding, protect wetlands, and ensure the safety of residents.
Wahab cautioned residents against purchasing land from illegal reclamation operators, warning that such transactions are void and could attract severe penalties. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to restoring order to Lagos’ coastal areas and curbing environmental degradation.
“Enough is enough,” Wahab said, vowing to enforce the law strictly.
Earlier, the Lagos State Government had suspended all ongoing reclamation projects, citing serious ecological and social threats caused by unregulated activities.
The commissioner warned that any site found operating illegally after the deadline would be decommissioned and its operators prosecuted in accordance with state laws.
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