LAGOS COMMENCES REMOVAL OF SHANTIES ON BLUE LINE RAIL CORRIDOR ON LAGOS/BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY

September 24, 2023

… As Environment Commissioner Leads State Officials, Security Men On Inspection Tour of Areas of Infraction

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab in furtherance of the directives of Mr. Governor, on Sunday, supervised the removal of shanties on the setback and rights of way of the Lagos Blue Line Rail corridor from Orile to Iyana Iba while urging those concerned to immediately relocate.

The Commissioner, who was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Gaji Omobolaji and his counterpart in the Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Lekan Shodeinde, General Manager of LASPARK, Toun Popoola and Chairman of the Special Intervention Team for the restoration of the Blue Line Right of Way, ACP Bayo Sulaiman at Orile, said there is a need to ensure a complete restoration of the right of way.

He added that in addition to the Blue Line Rail right of way which has been infringed, the Lagos Badagry Expressway is an international highway whose setback must be restored and observed.

The Commissioner said the enforcement becomes imperative following the expiration of the one-month notice given by Mr. Governor to all street traders, squatters and occupiers of shanties and abandoned vehicles presently on the stretch of Lagos-Badagry Expressway from Orile up to Iyana-Iba.

While informing that he is on an inspection tour to ensure that the right-of-way is secured and illegal trading sites along the corridor are pulled down, Wahab decried the illegal settlement at Agboju where squatters have built up shanties and have occupied government setbacks.

He said Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) would move in immediately after the squatters have been removed to commence work on the beautification and landscaping of the whole stretch, stressing that the right of way for the Lagos Badagry Expressway stands between 90 to 120 meters, hence any structure that falls between will not be allowed to stand.

Wahab advised some recalcitrant occupiers of sheds and settlements under the bridge before Abule Oshun who are still staying put, to relocate immediately as the enforcement team moves in.

He urged all commercial vehicle operators on the corridor to maintain their designated Parks, saying henceforth any vehicle seen picking up or dropping passengers at undesignated bus stops along the road would be towed away and the owners prosecuted.

The Commissioner emphasised that the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu intends to restore the greenery and beautify the Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor as well as other parts of the state, including Agege, Lagos Island, Ikeja and other areas where illegal traders have encroached on the right-of-way.

He restated his warning to street traders in different parts of the state that no area encroached upon would be left out of the cleanup, urging traders at Afolabi Ege Market, Iyana Iba to relocate within seven days as they are the causes of the man-made traffic bottlenecks along the axis.

Wahab also warned residents against creating illegal dumpsites with particular reference to one noticed at the Eric Moore end of Surulere, saying that the government is determined to find a lasting solution to illegal dumpsites and gave a directive for the evacuation of the black spot within 24 hours to the State Waste Management Authority.

FLASH: Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu today on an inspection visit to Doyin, Iganmu and Orile areas to see the ongoing enforcement on the Blue Line Rail and BRT Corridor.

Mr Governor assured residents and traders in the area that the Doyin section of the road will be fixed, first with palliatives and properly done after.

Mr Governor also told the traders that there will be continuous enforcement along the corridor all the way to Iyana Iba.

Governor @jidesanwoolu on a “Para” Mode today in Mile 2.. as enforcement on the Lagos Badagry Expressway corridor continues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE0NDfyxQXo?si=vLDQhAUobqb4B7vQ

#ChangeHasCome
This is truly impressive – a dynamic civic orientation and engagement campaign, led by Governor Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu himself, that places people and progress at its core.

The sincerity and authority with which Governor Sanwo-Olu communicates and advocates for the need for change reassures the residents and stakeholders in these areas that the forthcoming changes are for their benefit.

He provides compelling reasons for each individual to buy into his transformative vision for the state, which is most importantly aligned with their interests.

Governor @jidesanwoolu, who had one-on-one engagements with residents and traders along the route, assured that the Doyin section of the highway would will be properly reconstructed after the rainy season. But, the Governor directed Lagos State Public Works to ensure continued palliative maintenance on the failed section.

Urging the residents to report illegal activities to the authorities, Sanwo-Olu said there would be continuous enforcement along the corridor and warned ejected squatters against returning to build shanties on the road.

SANWO-OLU INSPECTS ONGOING LAGOS-BADAGRY CORRIDOR CLEANUP

•Illegal traders, squatters ejected as special Taskforce clears highway

•Be ready for total forfeiture of assets, Governor warns defiant squatters

Illegal occupants, traders and squatters that have been cleared off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway will lose their properties and means of livelihood should they make any attempt to return to the corridor, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has warned.

Governor @jidesanwoolu’s eyes caught the attention of two kids yesterday around Orile, At first, he thought they did not go to school but was relieved when he heard they just got back from school.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkwTlD6wQCE?si=RPLvDX8EI0EpqeXb

After a long day of Work and continuous PARA by Governor @jidesanwoolu around Lagos Badagry Expressway, We all used BOLI (Bole) to step down the tension as we headed back home. 😁😁


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqhethV_0r0?si=iZCJw7jCwbrHaAgV

GREATER LAGOS: Effect of Governor @jidesanwoolu yesterday in Mile 2.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ3bNgIM99U?si=FQdK5obZOpjjXkyw

tollyboy5:

People who cant afford decent home in Lagos should move to Ogun state.

Malroux:
Imagine a world class city that Tinubu built!

Malroux:
Imagine a world class city that Tinubu built!