Flooding: Sanwo-Olu orders demolition Of illegal structures in Lagos

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the demolition of illegal structures affected by flooding in Lagos Island.Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a post via his X handle on Sunday.This development is coming after he carried out an on-site inspection of some areas in the axis, including Jankara, Ojo Giwa, Oroyiyin, Idumagbo and Pelewura market.He said, "As part of our administration’s plan for the regeneration of Lagos Island, I went on an on-site inspection of some areas in that axis that were affected by floods. I visited Jankara, Ojo Giwa, Oroyiyin, Idumagbo, and Pelewura market respectively."What was sadly visible during this inspection was the outright disregard for their well-being, the environment, and their surroundings through the indiscriminate dumping of refuse, abuse of drainages, and illegal construction of shops and market stalls by some residents."I have therefore issued a one-week quit notice to the affected people." The Governor also instructed the Ministry of the Environment to serve the requisite notices and begin the demolition of illegal structures immediately.