The Lagos State government has commenced the removal of illegal structures built on setbacks of Mojisola Onikoyi Shoreline Estate – Parkview Estate – Banana Island collector drain in Ikoyi.
According to the Guardian Nigeria, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Tuesday during an inspection of the area.
He said the move was made following the expiration of the contravention notice served on properties built on the mentioned location.
Wahab stated that it is to allow access to the collector drain for cleaning and maintenance.
The commissioner said many buildings in the area failed to leave the standard 3-metre distance to the drainage channel. READ MORE
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