- Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented land allocation documents to 98 indigenous villages across the Epe corridor, securing their legal rights and integrating them into the state’s urban master plan.
- The approval follows sustained advocacy by Hon. Mustain Abiodun Tobun, lawmaker representing Epe Constituency I, who worked alongside executive authorities to resolve long-standing land ownership concerns for local residents.
- The formal allocation protects indigenous families from displacement while laying the foundation for structured physical development, road networks, and economic opportunities across the axis.
The Lagos State Government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has formally approved and presented land allocation documents to 98 indigenous villages across Epe Constituency I.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the initiative resolves long-standing concerns regarding land ownership and legal recognition for families who have inhabited the ancestral settlements for generations.
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The presentation of the official title documents comes after extensive stakeholder engagements, site mapping, and legislative advocacy led by Hon. Mustain Abiodun Tobun, the representative for Epe Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Through strategic representation, the lawmaker engaged executive authorities to ensure that indigenous communities along the expanding economic corridor received formal land rights and recognition.
Speaking at the official presentation ceremony held near the Ito-Omu Link Bridge, Governor Sanwo-Olu stated that the exercise was designed to ensure that established settlements are preserved rather than displaced by ongoing urban expansion.
He explained that the physical plan, managed through the Lagos State New Towns Development Authority, integrates residential, commercial, and public infrastructure to support long-term growth across the area.
Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the historical contributions of Epe Constituency I residents to the state’s agricultural, commercial, and aquatic sectors, emphasizing that formal recognition secures their place in the state’s physical development plan.
The governor also warned community leaders against illegal land speculation, urging them instead to cooperate with state urban planning agencies as modern infrastructure, including roads, drainage networks, and jetties, is introduced to the region.
Reacting to the development, Hon. Mustain Abiodun Tobun described the governor’s approval as a significant outcome for his constituents.
He noted that securing land allocation letters for the 98 communities provides stability for local families, protects cultural heritage, and establishes a clear framework for private investment and infrastructural growth across Epe Constituency I.
The formalization process follows comprehensive site inventory surveys conducted by the Lagos State Lands Bureau and collaborating development agencies.
Local leaders and traditional figures across the constituency have acknowledged the joint efforts of Hon. Tobun and Governor Sanwo-Olu in delivering security of tenure and structured urban planning to the area.
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