The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, has sealed two major relaxation centers, Timeless Beach and Iceland Beach, as well as 180 other buildings in the Okun-Ajah and Eti-Osa areas of the state.
The ministry said this action was taken due to their failure to comply with previous summons regarding encroachment on state-owned land.
The enforcement operation began early in the morning on June 23 and was led by the state commissioner, Dayo Bush Alebiosu. He explained that several notices and summons had been issued to the ‘’offenders,’’ but these were ignored, leading the state government to implement strict enforcement measures.
Alebiosu stated that over 40 ‘’offenders’’ had previously been served contravention notices for encroachment but were later accommodated by the state government and issued E-Survey documents after fulfilling all legal requirements. However, some individuals continue to disregard the law and erect structures illegally, he added
The ministry reiterated its commitment to protecting state-owned land and ensuring sustainable development along the state’s waterfronts.
“Over 20 suspected defaulters were arrested in the course of the enforcement and they will be made to face the full wrath of the law”. Alebiosu concluded