Lagos pulls down ‘illegal’ structures along drainage channel in Ojota axis

The Lagos state government this week commenced the removal of structures along the System 1 mainstream drainage channel of the state.

The drainage channel covers from Odo Iyalaro- Ojota, Ogudu allowing for free movement of rainwater in the locality.

The pulling down of structures has begun according to Tokunbo Wahab – Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources – who posted on his official X handle on Monday.

PlanetPulse.NG understands that the Lagos state government has since December 2023 given multiple notices to the property owners to remove existing structures and also cease ongoing construction in the affected areas.

The post read: “Following several meetings held, on the 21st of December, 2023, the Ministry also had a meeting with the owners of properties built on the drainage channel along System 1 midstream (Odo Iyalaro – Ojota – Ogudu reach). The property owners ignored several notices served and kept building on the drainage.

“Today (15th of April, 2024), the Monitoring Enforcement and Compliance Department of Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, @LasgMOE began the removal of illegal properties to allow for the free flow of rainwater.

“The Lagos State Government @followlasg is committed to ensuring flood-free communities across the State,” Wahab added.