<video controls src="<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After the expiration of several contravention notices, LASG Wednesday demolished structures on drainage setbacks at Lekki II Ikota Drainage Channel <a href="https://twitter.com/LasgMOE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LasgMOE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/followlasg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@followlasg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/drobafemihamzat?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drobafemihamzat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/moe_lagos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@moe_lagos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jidesanwoolu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jidesanwoolu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_JAGs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mr_JAGs</a> <a href="https://t.co/a2GqP74U8T">pic.twitter.com/a2GqP74U8T</a></p>— kunle adeshina (@kunle_adeshina) <a href="https://twitter.com/kunle_adeshina/status/1712089259853639879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8">
The Lagos State Government has commenced demolition of buildings erected on drainage channels in Lekki Phase 2, to put an end to perennial flood in the area.
The Ministry of The Environment and Water Resources following expirations of notices served to owners, carried out the demolition today, with bulldozer seen pulling down a marked high-rise building in a viral video.
Recall that, the State Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab had during an on the spot assessment, ordered the demolition of all structures contravening the relevant law of the state, ranging from building on drainage channels, lack of approvals, among others.
Wahab also declared enforcement of a zero tolerance on all forms of street trading in Ikoyi, Lekki and Victoria Island, adding that no form of hawking, street trading and display of wares on walkways and setbacks would be allowed in the listed areas.
