Lagos Government Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Structures

The Lagos State Government, represented by Commissioner for Environment Tokunbo Wahab, has committed to continuing its demolition of illegal structures along the Badagry Expressway. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to restore environmental sanitation and prevent the misuse of public spaces.

The enforcement exercise has been active for the past three weeks, following continuous surveillance to ensure the area remains clear of illegal occupations. Wahab emphasized that indiscriminate occupation of roads, setbacks, and drainage channels contributes to flooding, traffic congestion, and public health risks.

The Badagry Expressway serves as a major transport corridor linking Lagos to neighboring communities in the Republic of Benin. The Commissioner urged residents and traders to support the government's efforts by refraining from converting public spaces for unauthorized market use.

He warned that anyone found encroaching on public space for unlawful purposes would face arrest and prosecution under existing environmental laws.