In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Tunji Bello, the State Government warned that if such illegal structures are not removed after the 14 days grace, the State Special Task Force on the Clean Up of the areas would move in to enforce the laws.
“The owners of all illegal structures, shanties, abandoned buildings and all those who have converted road median to commercial uses in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki have between today and two weeks’ time to comply or have the State Special Task Force on the Clean Up of the areas to contend with,” the SSG warned.
The statement added that owners of all abandoned buildings in different areas of Ikoyi, Lekki and Victoria Island which are now harbouring prostitutes, illegal miscreants and unwanted elements must clear the structures of such undesirable elements immediately.
He specifically warned owners of properties on the Lagoon fronts of Lekki Phase 1 who have littered the whole areas with compactors and several other deadweight equipments to remove them out immediately.
Bello said the State Government was concerned about the conversion of the frontages of properties and abandoned houses to kiosks and trading points by maids and guards as well as the unregulated activities of horticulturists who have turned setbacks to hide outs and selling points.
He reiterated the determination of the Ambode-led administration to restore the original master plan of Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki by checking the activities of roadside automobile repairers who have converted many dual carriage lanes to single lanes with indiscriminate parkings.
He said the State Government would no longer tolerate unauthorized parking of vehicles, trucks, among others on drainage infrastructure, adding that owners of such vehicles and properties with unkempt drainages will be prosecuted.
Bello said it was totally unacceptable for people to stockpile and display wares such as bags of charcoal on major Roads like Ahmadu Bello Way and Federal Secretariat Road, Ikoyi, stating that henceforth such goods would be confiscated and the owners prosecuted.
“We are using this medium to sensitize members of the public and residents of the affected areas who are involved in these illegalities to immediately take right action and do the needful as the State Government will take the necessary steps to enforce its environmental and sanitation laws forthwith.
“All those engaging in roadside display of wares, illegal street trading and all illegal squatters on undeveloped land and all those who have converted road median to commercial uses in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki are being advised in their own interest to put a stop to the illegalities,” he said
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Shameless incompetent governo.
What provision have u created for them huh? U want to make lagos small London when many families can't boast of 2 square meals a day.AMBAD or ambode u better leave street hawkers alone oooo because u thinks that u are creating a conducive environment not knowing that u are making lagos state ungovernable for people because if those petty business owners look around an see no one to help them what do u expect them to do if not picking pocket,kidnapping and stealing so better leave the poor people alone oooo.
#sad indeed
Shameless incompetent governo.
What provision have u created for them huh? U want to make lagos small London when many families can't boast of 2 square meals a day.AMBAD or ambode u better leave street hawkers alone oooo because u thinks that u are creating a conducive environment not knowing that u are making lagos state ungovernable for people because if those petty business owners look around an see no one to help them what do u expect them to do if not picking pocket,kidnapping and stealing so better leave the poor people alone oooo.
#sad indeed
So Ikeja is not as important as Ikoyi =?
Hmmmmm
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good move, I concur.. but it should be done within the confines of the law...
I just wish they can understand and as well accept all the warnings cos most of them are illiterate and thus they need to be sensitized in the language they understand.
Nice one
Hw dat one tak concern me
Eko for show, linda Biko.m..
Ambode u're d man. Infact u're my manchi
see what happen in abuja when wizkid is doing one show
Ah.. All our smoking Joint for Island, Ambode no reach there... cause wetin no dey make us think about this bad Economic be that
This asshole made some sense 4 once in his life.
Hmmmm.
I hope this will be sustained. You banned Street hawking yet it still happens everywhere. Good ideas but please sustain them. I also agree with the person who asked if Ikeja is also not important. We don't want selective governance in Lagos please
I hope we won't create more touts and robbers in these areas. Laudable plan but provide them with alternatives. As untidy as they are, they are a part of the economic value chain of Lagos
It's a great step in the right direction! However our dear Governor should provide a soft landing or makeshift for hawkers that's becomes even more commendable! Well-done Sir!
When u re sending them away what do u put in place for them to survive on,nigeria with all this our wicked leader
If u can't comply then go back to your village. Dem no force u stay for lag na. Ode
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