Lagos shoreline developers get FG one-month deadline to regularise or face demolition

Lagos shoreline developers get FG one-month deadline to regularise or face demolition

The Federal Government has issued a one-month ultimatum to developers on the Lagos shoreline to regularize their developments or risk revocation and demolition.

The ultimatum was given by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, during an inspection of the Lagos Lagoon Estates and shoreline front.

The disclosure was contained in a statement published on the official website of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, on Thursday.

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“The Federal Government has given a one-month ultimatum to developers on the shoreline in Lagos to come up for regularisation or risk revocation and demolition,” the statement read in part.

The Minister, on an official visit to Lagos State, was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, and other ministry officials.

He highlighted the need for shoreline developments to comply with existing laws, noting that the Federal and Lagos State Governments have agreed to collaborate on ensuring orderly and regulated development.

He also stated that the Federal Government is documenting its assets nationwide for proper management.

Lagos shoreline developers get FG one-month deadline to regularise or face demolition