In a bid to mitigate the impact of removing illegal structures built on the canal path and alignment along system 156 (Orchid Estate – Ajiran – Agungi), the SA on Environment, Hon. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, the PS ODS, Engr. Shodeinde, myself and other Directors met with the property owners and other stakeholders to discuss a better way of resolving the persistent flooding caused by these illegal structures. The property owners admitted to have encroached on the alignments, and at some point closed the canal path as indicated in the Lagos State Drainage Master Plan, but pleaded for a timeframe to consult with their engineers for a possible way of opening up the canal path with minimal impact on the structures. The ongoing enforcement of due process on properties in Lagos State is aimed at curbing the persistent flooding in the State, however, while enforcing compliance, the government is always open to alternative suggestions. The Ministry has granted the request of the property owners to present their options whilst we move in with the enforcement team upon failure of the property owners to present workable alternatives within the stipulated timeframe. #ZeroToleranceLagos
Tokunbo Wahab on X..he is the Lagos state commissioner for environment
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