Lagos prohibits illegal occupation of buildings under construction

The Lagos State government said it has banned illegal occupation of abandoned buildings and buildings under construction within the state.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako in a statement said the measure became imperative going by the security situation in the country.

The statement read, “Lagos State government has observed with dismay the security challenges in the nation at large and clearly understands the danger posed by the likely spread of this ugly situation to our dear state.”

He maintained that some hoodlums and social miscreants had continued to convert abandoned buildings and building construction sites to their haven and launching pad to perpetrate mischief and pose serious danger to the sanity and sanctity of the state.

Salako cited section 73 of the amended Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2019 and warned that the state would not hesitate to wield its powers to ensure that all parts of the state remained safe, secure, sanitised and sustainable.

The statement admonished residents of the state to abide by its laws including the obligation of owners and developers of uncompleted or existing buildings to ensure that properties remained in proper environmental, safe and sanitation conditions.