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09/10/2025

Trade Fair Demolition: Lagos Govt Vows Zero Tolerance For Illegal Buildings

…Cautions South-East Politicians Against Misrepresenting Facts

…Says Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Imo States Demolished Structures Without These Politicians Shouting Ethnic Bias

The Lagos State Government has restated its zero tolerance for illegal and unapproved buildings within the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, saying such developments pose serious risks to public safety.

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the state government had recently demolished illegal structures in different parts of the state, including around the trade fair complex.

NAN also reports that the demolition exercise around the trade fair area had been perceived as targeting a particular ethnic group by some aggrieved residents.

Olumide, however, said that the government’s enforcement was backed by the Supreme Court judgment of 2003, which empowers states to control physical developments within their territories, except in areas under exclusive federal use.

He also said that the state government’s stance was in line with its mandate to ensure a safe, orderly and sustainable physical environment, as provided by the Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Act of 1992 and the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law of 2019.

The commissioner, therefore, gave all developers and occupants within the trade fair complex a two-week deadline to regularise their building approvals with the ministry.

According to him, the exercise at the trade fair complex is not about land ownership or title but about ensuring that all buildings have valid planning permits.

He cautioned some political actors, especially those from the south-east, against misrepresenting facts and using ethnic sentiments to discredit the government’s enforcement efforts.

The commissioner stressed that the ongoing action was not targeted at any group but part of a wider exercise to maintain order and public safety across Lagos.

Olumide listed places where illegal structures had also been removed, including Pelewura Market, Bombata Market, LSDPC Ilasan Estate, Otumara in Ebute Metta, Alaba Rago, and Oluwole Market.

According to him, these areas are largely occupied by different ethnic groups.

He noted that other states such as Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi and Imo had also carried out similar demolitions to enforce urban renewal and flood control measures without ethnic bias.

”It is therefore wrong for anyone to attach ethnic meaning to the enforcement in Lagos. The actions of the state government are always guided by law,” he said.

He urged all residents and stakeholders to support the government’s efforts to achieve a safe, well-planned and sustainable city for everyone.

09/10/2025

PRESS STATEMENT

TRADE FAIR COMPLEX: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR UNAPPROVED DEVELOPMENTS REMAINS NON-NEGOTIABLE

1.⁠ ⁠The Lagos State Government reiterates its zero tolerance for illegal and unapproved developments within the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, pending full compliance with planning regulations and the attainment of a safe, orderly, and sustainable physical environment.

2.⁠ ⁠Over time, the Trade Fair Complex has degenerated into an enclave of haphazard and unsafe structures, posing grave risks to public safety and emergency response. In line with Sustainable Development Goal 11 — “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” — and the State’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda, the Lagos State Government is acting strictly within its constitutional and statutory mandate, as derived from the Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Act 1992, as domesticated by the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2019, and reinforced by the Supreme Court Judgment of 2003 (Attorney-General of Lagos State v. Attorney-General of the Federation). These legal instruments empower states to regulate physical development within their territories, including federal lands, except for areas under exclusive federal use such as military formations.

3.⁠ ⁠For clarity, land ownership and title are not in contention at the Trade Fair Complex. The ongoing enforcement focuses solely on the approval status of physical developments, as every structure in Lagos State must obtain a valid planning permit from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development in accordance with the law.

4.⁠ ⁠The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to attempts by certain political actors, particularly of South-East extraction, to misrepresent facts and discredit the ongoing enforcement at the Complex. Such actions are populist, ill-motivated, and aimed at scoring cheap political points, rather than advancing the cause of public safety and sustainable development.

5.⁠ ⁠The administration of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu remains firmly committed to promoting an orderly, inclusive, liveable, and sustainable physical environment. This commitment underpins urban renewal and redevelopment efforts across the State, which have necessitated the removal of illegal structures in several locations, including:

1)Pelewura Market, Lagos Island – predominantly occupied by Yoruba traders
2)Bombata Market, Lagos Island – predominantly occupied by Yoruba traders
3)LSDPC Low-Cost Housing Estate, Ilasan, Eti-Osa – largely allotted to Yoruba occupants
4)Otumara, Ebute Metta – mainly occupied by people of Ilaje origin
5)Alaba Rago – predominantly occupied by Hausa traders
6)Oluwole Market, Lagos Island – dominated by Yoruba traders

Furthermore, it is on record that several States in the East such as Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi and Imo State have also embarked on demolition of identified Illegal Structures for the purposes of flood control mitigation efforts, urban renewal or master plan enforcements. All carried out by the respective Governors without taints of ethnic coloration attached. Why should that of Lagos State be different?

6.⁠ ⁠It is, therefore, disingenuous and divisive for anyone to resort to ethnic sensationalism whenever enforcement actions involve structures owned or occupied by individuals of Igbo extraction. The Lagos State Government will not be drawn into political grandstanding and urges those fanning ethnic sentiments to desist and instead focus on addressing the pressing socio-economic issues within their constituencies. The actions of the Lagos State government are always guided by the Law.

7.⁠ ⁠All developers and occupants of structures within the Trade Fair Complex are hereby given a two-week ultimatum to approach the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development to regularise the approval status of their buildings in line with extant regulations.

8.⁠ ⁠The Lagos State Government calls on all residents and stakeholders to cooperate with its ongoing efforts to ensure a safe, well-planned, and sustainable Lagos for all.

Signed:
Dr. Oluyinka Olumide
Honourable Commissioner
Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development
Lagos State
9th October, 2025

08/10/2025

GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU SET TO UNVEIL 420 NEW HOME UNITS

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will unveil a newly completed 420 home units at Ajara Badagry on Wednesday, 8th October, 2025.

The commissioning of the new Lagos State Housing Estate Ajara Phase 1 at Badagry, will further increase the stock of model housing units and cater for accommodation needs of over 2000 individuals.

The State Commissioner for Housing, Hon Moruf Akinderu-Fatai disclosed this during a media chat with reporters in his office on Tuesday, stating that the estate consists of 420 home apartments of 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms and 3 bedrooms respectively.

Hon Akinderu-Fatai revealed that the aim is to provide affordable and quality housing inline with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's campaign promise to complete all ongoing housing projects in the State.

He expressed excitement about the project's completion, citing its potential impact on the community's economy.

Hon. Akinderu-Fatai thanked prospective subscribers for their patience and trust in the administration. He also advised interested subscribers who have intention to apply to visit the Estate Department of the Ministry at Block 3, the Secretariat, Alausa and refrain from dealing with swindlers as the Ministry does not engage agents in the sale of any of its housing units.

07/10/2025

Oba of Lagos petitions Lagos State government

02/10/2025

President Tinubu Commissions Renovated National Theatre, Says No Honour Too Big For Soyinka

_“Uncle Wole Soyinka is one of the most talented and creative minds. I remember your contribution to our struggle, nation-building and freedom. You are one of the world's greatest assets. It could not have been anyone else, and I knew you would not disobey this President,” President Tinubu said._

01/10/2025

OBI WRONG ON TRADE FAIR COMPLEX

Ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has visited the Trade Fair Complex where Lagos State Government enforced its Physical Planning Laws.
He praised the traders for what he called their “restraint”, adding that the buildings that were knocked down had approvals.

He launched into emotional theatrics, describing the incident as “a test of impunity, justice and compassion” - all in an effort to mislead the public by misinformation and disinformation. This is unfair.

Here are the facts of the matter: The owners of the building have no approval. They got ample time to regularise their papers when the state government declared last year a general amnesty, which was extended several times.

The owners shunned the offer. When Physical Planning officials visited the complex, the gates were locked against them; they were beaten up. The police rescued them. When the government called the owners for talks, they said they would not come; they did not come.
Their defence is that the Management Board of the Trade Fair permitted them to build their structures. This is wrong.

The board, which is a creation of the Federal Government to manage the complex, does not have powers to approve or regulate building developments within the complex independent of Lagos State Government. Physical Planning and building approvals are within the remit of State Governments. Under the Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Act (1992, as domesticated by Lagos State’s Physical Planning and Development Regulations), all physical development in any part of Lagos must obtain planning permit/approval from the Lagos State Government through its Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

This position was further clarified and reinforced by The Supreme Court judgment of 2003 (Attorney-General of Lagos State v. Attorney-General of the Federation) that land use and physical planning fall under concurrent jurisdiction, and states retain the authority to regulate development control within their territories, including federal lands, except for core areas like military formations or exclusive federal enclaves.

The Trade Fair Complex Board may manage leases, tenancies, and commercial activities, but any construction, alteration, or development still requires Lagos State planning permit. Otherwise, such developments would be deemed illegal under state law, and the Lagos State Government has the power to seal or demolish them.

In other words, the Management Board can allocate spaces and give administrative consent, but building approvals must pass through Lagos State Government.
We must decide the kind of society we want - one governed by law or one run by emotions, fueled by political interests.

Gbenga Omotoso
HC, Information and Strategy

27/09/2025

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU ON WORKING VISIT TO LAGOS

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday on a working visit to the former seat of government as Nigeria prepares for a low-key 65th Independence Anniversary.

The President moved to Lagos after attending the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in the ancient city of Ibadan in Oyo State.

While in Lagos, President Tinubu would meet with players in Nigeria’s private sector and senior government officials.

He will visit Imo on Tuesday, September 30, to commission projects done by Governor Hope Uzodimma.

As part of the Independence anniversary, the President will also commission the remodelled National Theatre, which has been renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
September 26, 2025

26/09/2025

*50k VIO FINE ON VIOLATION OF SPEED LIMIT*

Lagos state have started enforcing speed limit violations along with over 10,000 installed cameras to capture traffic offences and track plate numbers for expired papers.

*Penalty is 50k for over speeding and 20k per expired paper*
Drive with caution, warn your drivers, observe all traffic laws

24/09/2025

Don’t interfere in your successors’ administration - Obasa warns ex-Lagos LG Chairmen...

The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has advised former local government chairmen in the state to steer clear of the administrations of their successors.

Obasa spoke at a meeting with the newly elected chairmen, according to a statement made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday.

The Lagos Speaker warned the immediate past chairmen of local governments and local council development areas in the state to release their stranglehold on their successors.

He said that the former council bosses have done their bit, hence they should allow their predecessors to do their own.

Obasa equally advised the former council bosses to allow the current ones to work without any obstacles.

He condemned the conduct of some former council bosses who are reportedly still exerting undue influence on their successors.

“How can you be answerable to your predecessors? What you owe them is honour, not to allow them to control you. They have done their bit, and everybody is grateful; you are the ones in the saddle now. So, take charge.

“Let the new chairmen breathe. Let the public see that there are new sheriffs in town and that they are doing a good job. Let their work show. Don’t take their shine. Remove your grip on their necks.

“Before you start paying loans, ask questions. Where you are unsure of what the loan was used for, ask questions and look through the books. If you can renegotiate or restructure the terms of the loans, do so for the betterment of your constituents,” Obasa said.

24/09/2025

LEGAL YEAR 2025/2026: SANWO-OLU REAFFIRMS JUDICIARY INDEPENDENCE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed the importance of safeguarding the rights of legal practitioners, emphasising that Judges make judgments on logical evidence and should not be intimidated by criticism.

Sanwo-Olu made this remark today at the Special Prayer commemorating the Commencement of the 2025/2026 New Legal Year, held at the Lagos Central Mosque, Lagos Island.

The Governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, said that justice must remain the foundation of governance in Nigeria, adding that judicial officers deserve the freedom and respect to dispense rulings without fear, intimidation, or undue influence.

“I see it as a season of ignorance in the country, where social media commentary and uninformed opinions increasingly shape public discourse. It is dangerous for people who lack legal knowledge to undermine judicial processes with baseless criticisms, stressing that judgments are not made in marketplaces but in courts of law after careful deliberation,” said Sanwo-Olu

He urged citizens to learn to respect the processes of justice and avoid contributing to the erosion of trust in public institutions.

While reaffirming Lagos State’s respect for judicial independence, the Governor applauded judges for their resilience, impartiality, and courage in the face of public pressure and misinformation, noting that disagreements with judicial rulings should be addressed through proper legal channels or legislative reforms, not through disparagement of the bench. “We may criticise, but we cannot deny the law,” he declared.

He noted that the quantum of cases the Lagos State judges deal with is very high and they are doing an enormous amount of work to make sure that justice is served in the state, highlighting that Lagos judges are probably one of the best in the country.

Besides, Sanwo-Olu noted that globally, the world is in a period in which there is chaos from various governments, citing that foreign countries are experiencing suppression of fundamental human rights by the highest of the highest people.

Earlier in his opening remark, the Chief Imam of Lagos, Sheikh Sulaiman Olohuntoyin Abou-Nolla, noted that the annual Legal year marks a significant moment in the state government's collective pursuit of justice, equity, and the rule of law, which are fundamental pillars of any civil society.

Abou-Nolla added that the event recognises the vital role of the judiciary and legal profession today in upholding fairness, protecting rights, and fostering peace, equality, and diversity in the nation as well.

The Chief Imam stressed that the theme of the event resonates with the state government's shared values of integrity, compassion, and justice, which are not only enshrined in its legal system but also deeply rooted in the teachings of Islam. “As we rise from the year past and set our sights on the year ahead, we are reminded of the divine injunction to act justly and promote harmony in all our dealings,” he said.

In his lecture, titled “Dispensing Ambivalent Justice, A Sacred Duty of the Judiciary in Achieving a Tranquil and Corruption-Free Society,” Prof. Saheed Timehin acknowledged that the judiciary remains one of the most critical pillars of governance, serving as the guardian of justice, fairness, and equality before the law.

Prof. Timehin added that justice is universally recognised as the foundation of peace and a pathway to national progress. He cited that in Nigeria, where public trust in institutions often fluctuates, the judiciary stands as the last hope of the common man. Its impartiality and independence are not only constitutional mandates but also sacred responsibilities that transcend human authority, reflecting divine accountability in every judgment delivered.

According to him, “The Nigerian Constitution enshrines the principles of freedom, equality, and justice, underscoring the judiciary’s obligation to deliver clear, timely, and uncompromised judgments. Any delay, inconsistency, or external interference in judicial decisions weakens public confidence and fuels corruption, impunity, and social unrest,” adding that integrity, independence, and impartiality remain non-negotiable values for judicial officers, as they shape destinies and safeguard national stability.

He, therefore, urged the government to continue its democratic journey, strengthening the judiciary and instilling confidence in its processes, which he described as paramount to addressing corruption, promoting stability, and uniting the people.

24/09/2025

𝐋agos State Government Gives 18-Month Deadline For Computer Village Relocation

The Lagos State Government has said traders at the Computer Village in Ikeja have an 18-month window to relocate to the new site at Katangowa, Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area.

23/09/2025

Truck Accident Claims Two Lives Including Police Officer In Lagos

An Apple fully laden 40-foot container truck with registration number XP 368 AKD has overturned and crashed upon a commercial tricycle KJA 364 QN conveying unsuspecting passengers along Ijora causeway, inward Ijora seven up.

Preliminary findings showed that the articulated vehicle, while attempting to maneuver under the Ijora Bridge, lost control and consequently capsized and fatally crashed on to a tricycle in its path and two passengers among them a serving Police Officer were killed instantly.

The remains of the deceased Police Officer were subsequently conveyed to a morgue at Yaba by security operatives, while grief-stricken relatives of the second victim, a female passenger, hastened to the scene to retrieve the remains of their loved one.

The rescue operation by LASTMA operatives in conjunction with allied emergency responders, two additional victims, including the tricycle operator, were extricated alive, though they sustained severe bilateral leg fractures.

The injured were expeditiously transported by the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) to an Hospital in Ijora, for urgent medical intervention.

To avert a descent into chaos, combined detachments of security personnel drawn from Badia, Trinity, and Kirikiri Police Divisions established robust security cordons. Their decisive presence pacified irate onlookers, who had attempted to set the containerized truck ablaze, and safeguarded the emergency responders throughout the duration of the rescue operations.

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