- 18-month deadline to move to the new Katangowa site
- the existing Computer Village site was originally designed as a residential area
- only verified traders with visible ID cards will be allowed to operate
The Lagos State Government has partnered with the developer in charge of relocating Computer Village, Ikeja, to Katangowa in Agbado-Oke-Odo, to introduce a flexible payment plan that will support traders during the transition.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the announcement came during a stakeholders’ meeting in Alausa, Ikeja, where officials confirmed that the long-awaited relocation would soon take effect.
In September, the state government gave Computer Village traders an 18-month deadline to move to the new Katangowa site.
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Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration is determined to conclude the relocation after several years of delay.
He explained that the existing Computer Village site was originally designed as a residential area, which has now been overtaken by unplanned developments.
According to Oki, the 15-hectare Katangowa complex will feature modern facilities such as banks, hotels, trailer parks, a police station, fire station, and other essential infrastructure to support business operations.
Project developer, Sam Ajose, assured traders that the flexible payment structure was created to make the relocation process more convenient for all business owners.
Responding, the Iya Oloja of Computer Village, Mrs. Abisola Azeez, expressed satisfaction with the new arrangement, noting that her initial concerns had been resolved. She urged the developer to adhere to agreed timelines and project specifications.
Earlier, the Computer Village leadership launched a biometric registration and vendor verification drive to restore order, tackle security challenges, and improve investor confidence.
Under the new guidelines, only verified traders with visible ID cards will be allowed to operate, while open flames, wooden stalls, and other unsafe setups are banned to enhance market safety.
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