Lagos State Government Addresses Maryland Residential Buildings Demolition Concerns

Lagos State Government Addresses Maryland Residential Buildings Demolition Concerns

The Lagos State Government has affirmed the legality of the demolition of buildings in Mende, Maryland. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, conveyed this information during an interview on Sunday.

Wahab emphasized that the structures impeded drainage flow in the area, and the property owners were served with necessary notices before their buildings were dismantled from the System 1 Drainage Right of Way.

In an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Wahab explained that the removal of these structures was essential to prevent widespread flooding in the Mainland area.

He clarified that the owners of the affected buildings were personally engaged and served notices before their properties were marked for removal. According to Wahab, state environmental laws permit the removal of buildings obstructing drainage channels.

Addressing claims of insufficient notice, Wahab countered, stating that the property owners had been served notices since 2021. He highlighted numerous meetings between the residents’ association and relevant authorities as evidence of communication.

Wahab stressed the importance of the Odo Iya Alaro Drainage Channel for erosion control in the state, underscoring the necessity of ensuring its unobstructed flow.

While acknowledging the difficulty of such decisions, Wahab refrained from discussing potential compensation for the owners of the demolished buildings.

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