FG begins demolition of Landmark Beach for Coastal Highway project


The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Saturday in Lagos, flagged off the demolition of a section of the Landmark Beach, the Mami Chula Beach Lifestyle, to give way to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Umahi began the demolition after he inspected kilometres 13, 16 and 20 to ensure the most economical and viable way to access the coastal roads without much damage.


He noted that the demolition was necessary since the landmark centre was located on the Federal Government’s Right-of-way.

He stressed that several structures would be affected by the demolition, adding that compensation would be provided.

Umahi said, “So with the utmost fear of God, gratitude to God Almighty and the commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in our infrastructural development agenda in particular, I wish to flag off this demolition.

”It’s in a right-of-way within the coastal corridor which is the legitimate right-of-way of the Federal Government.

“Before the flag off of the demolition of the landmark, I graciously increased the grace period by another seven days and yet another four days and here we are because the project stopped because of lack of demolition.

“And I want to commend the likes of Bolaji, incidentally from kilometre zero to four from what I’m seeing, he is the only one that is majorly affected. That’s the only infrastructure I can see that is affected.”

The Minister, who acknowledged that some people were opposed to the project, insisted that it was necessary for economic development.

He assured those affected by the demolition that they would be adequately compensated, adding that documentation would start between May 2 and May 3.

Umahi also assured that he would be available throughout the week to address any confirmation or payment issues related to the demolition.

Responding, the Chief Executive Officer, Mami Chula Beach, Mr Bolaji Ariyo, acknowledged the project’s necessity for development, even when it causes inconvenience for a small number of people.

He said, “We all hope this is the renewed hope that we all clamoured for, during the campaign, we all prayed for development in Nigeria.

“And some of us have so much belief in Mr President that he will do it well, and this is an opportunity.


“For example, I’m a Lagosian and this is also a development that has been set down for a very long time. It is good that Mr President is doing that right now.

“It is unfortunate. We all prayed for development, and in every development, some people pay the price and sacrifice for the development.


“You might be wondering why I’m talking like this, maybe because I was also on the other side before, so, I understand what governance means.

“I understand when a government is promising to make life easy for the entire Nigerians.

”Some of us are affected, no doubt about it, but those of us affected are not up to 0.1% of the millions of people that will enjoy the coastal roads.

“That’s why people like me, have taken it to heart to also support Mr President and the honourable minister to ensure that this road comes to life.”

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“And I want to commend the likes of Bolaji, incidentally from kilometre zero to four from what I’m seeing, he is the only one that is majorly affected. That’s the only infrastructure I can see that is affected.”

Responding, the Chief Executive Officer, Mami Chula Beach, Mr Bolaji Ariyo, acknowledged the project’s necessity for development, even when it causes inconvenience for a small number of people.

He said, “We all hope this is the renewed hope that we all clamoured for, during the campaign, we all prayed for development in Nigeria.

“And some of us have so much belief in Mr President that he will do it well, and this is an opportunity.

“For example, I’m a Lagosian and this is also a development that has been set down for a very long time. It is good that Mr President is doing that right now.

“It is unfortunate. We all prayed for development, and in every development, some people pay the price and sacrifice for the development.

”Some of us are affected, no doubt about it, but those of us affected are not up to 0.1% of the millions of people that will enjoy the coastal roads.

Wow!!! Chief Executive Officer, Mami Chula Beach, Mr Bolaji Ariyo, from kilometre zero to kilometre 4, his properties were affected and demolished yet he fully supports the project.

His story never made the headlines despite the huge loss he faced in the demolition exercise. It's really humbling and it's an encouragement to those affected not to lose hope. They did it for the good of the nation and majority of Nigerians including themselves and their families. Govt will equally compensate them even though it will never be enough.

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Well, well...

Awwwww

The CEO has gone silent.

He'll wish he never caused any ripples ab initio

This is serious

And no media house is talking about chula beach

Look at that!, a 4km stretch of properties yet he never went on CNN to blackmail the government of his country neither cry of victimization. He acknowledged the project for the greater good of the country. God bless Mr Bolaji Ariyo.

Biodun556:
This is serious

And no media house is talking about chula beach

Not everyone has the trait of a noisemaker, you would never know there's a much bigger business along the route covering a stretch of 4km straight. God always lift up the humble.

I thought it was only the Landmark guy that was affected. Wow! I hope those business owners are adequately compensated o.

Those people think they can blackmail and bully everyone into submission. You'd think they are the only ones affected by how they'll quickly turn everything to tribalism.

You consciously encroached into right of way, and when you are told to do the needful, you went to the press with lies.
Like I said, most people affected by these demolition are from the south west, yet you won't find anyone from south west protesting.

Their idea of one Nigeria is to be allowed to be getting away with any disregard of constituted rules in other regions while preserving theirs.

Abia and Anambra states are carrying out massive demolition of structures in right of way without a single outcry.

PressMyButton:
Look at that!, a 4km stretch of properties yet he never went on CNN to blackmail the government of his country neither cry of victimization. He acknowledged the project for the greater good of the country. God bless Mr Bolaji Ariyo.

And I know you also think Peter Obi won the last presidential election due to the noise constituted by those nuisance online? They are inconsequential in grand scheme of things, just that they think they can bully everyone into submission by displaying an expired victim's card.

kokoA:
I thought it was only the Landmark guy that was affected. Wow! I hope those business owners are adequately compensated o.

Developments would cost some damages. Hope that's well compensated

mobisonkk2:
Those people think they can blackmail and bully everyone into submission. You'd think they are the onky ones affected by how they'll quickly turn everything to tribalism.

You consciously encroached into right of way, and when you are told to do the needful, you went to the press with lies.
Like I said, most people affected by these demolition are from the south west, yet you won't find anyone from south west protesting.

Their idea of one Nigeria is to be allowed to be getting away with any disregard of constituted rules in other regions while preserving theirs.

Abia and Anambra states are carrying out massive demolition of structures in right of way without a single outcry.

The highest form of deception is self deception! We all know what went down...............The project promoter is Tinubu's federal government, the contractor is Tinubu's and chagouri's Hitech.............the owners of Eko Atlantic ( located inches from landmark) are still the same Tinubu and chagouri................landmark should count his losses and come back to Alaigbo and invest and have rest of mind abeg! We will see how far soonest! They have succeeded in getting rid of a major competitor!

Wow, see relaxation seats while demolition is going on. Tbh, the number of days given to them is short. I don't know why governments in Nigeria are always in a hurry to demolish, property owners should be given at least six months.

Thank you Mr Bolaji

Toh

This thread only has one purpose

To embark on a serial round of tribal chest beating by members of the same tribe as Mr Bolaji

One even said his investment is much bigger than that of Landmark resort (that generates millions of dollars in tax revenue for Lagos State) as if he is the tax accountant for both businesses

Meanwhile these rather unsophisticated charlatans conveniently forget that in the original comments by Landmark resort ceo, he acknowledged the importance of the highway to Nigeria’s development, but also highlighted his investments and then finally expressed hope that a compromise should be reached. It was done as gentlemanly as could be possible especially considering the condescending tone of the letter from Lagos state.

Mr Bolaji would be adequately compensated. Nowhere did it say he patriotically donated land to FG for free.
Plus his tribesman at the helm of affairs will reward him in one way or the way. Afterall this is Yoruba lokan . When that reward happens , these foot soldiers here will not know about it.

So please y’all should do us a favour and shove your sanctimony up where the sun don’t shine. Fake humility is worse that actual pride.

The clown above says Landmark generates "millions of dollars in tax revenue" for LASG, Lol. They say Landmark is paying tax in dollars and paying it in millions, Lol. Abeg, sometimes, you just allow them lie to themselves, it has a way of making them feel good, gives them consolation and reduces the pains in their souls.

Corruption in high places and accursed citizens cheering them.

Obidients should do their worst

Demolish it ooh

All these one Nigerian igbos need to learn

For the fulls above masturbating

There is an initial design for that road which did not pass through landmark

The road had to get redesigned to make sure it includes landmark... But trust me I love this energy, I love it... Please demolish every igbo properties in Lagos if you can... Those Efulefus need to learn

BitterTruth01:
This thread only has one purpose

To embark on a serial round of tribal chest beating by members of the same tribe as Mr Bolaji

One even said his investment is much bigger than that of Landmark resort (that generates millions of dollars in tax revenue for Lagos State)

Generate millions of dollars in tax revenue for Lagos state? Do you know what you're saying sha?

mrvitalis:
Demolish it ooh

All these one Nigerian igbos need to learn

For the fulls above masturbating

There is an initial design for that road which did not pass through landmark

The road had to get redesigned to make sure it includes landmark... But trust me I love this energy, I love it... Please demolish every igbo properties in Lagos if you can... Those Efulefus need to learn

My Bolaji, a Lagosian is more affected by the demolition than anybody else on that axis.

Thousands of properties has been destroyed this year in Anambra state, Abia state and Ebonyi state, you didn't wail

Paraman:
Generate millions of dollars in tax revenue for Lagos state? Do you know what you're saying sha?

I asked you a question on another thread . You’re yet to answer that . Go answer that first .

Who cares if the whole Lagos is demolished for coastal whatever? My own is that those affected by the demolition should be compensated whether you are Igbo or Yoruba.

PressMyButton:
The clown above says Landmark generates "millions of dollars in tax revenue" for LASG, Lol. They say Landmark is paying tax in dollars and paying it in millions, Lol. Abeg, sometimes, you just allow them lie to themselves, it has a way of making them feel good, gives them consolation and reduces the pains in their souls.

You mistake me for your father and the kabiyesi in village .

BitterTruth01:


I asked you a question on another thread . You’re yet to answer that . Go answer that first .

Stop spreading fable, Landmark don't earn in dollars neither do they pay tax in dollars but naira.

Paraman:


Stop spreading fable, Landmark don't earn in dollars neither do they pay tax in dollars but naira.

You mistake me for a member of your propaganda party

BitterTruth01:


You mistake me for a member of your propaganda party

It generates over #2b annually.

It's the person who wrote the article that converted the figures from naira to US dollars. Common sense should let you know that.

Landmark does not earn in dollar neither do they pay tax in dollars. They earn and pay tax in naira.

Land mark and his people are full of bullying and deception

Property worth billions had been demolished in the South East, yet no noise

How many people did he compensate in ebonyi state, when he forcely took over peoples land and demolished there properties

The road network is in the map for years, no one should complain, I pray government fulfilled their promises and compensate those affected in main time.