Lagos State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to estate developers operating without approved layout plans, telling them to regularise their documents or face punitive sanctions.
Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide
Led an on-the-spot sensitisation exercise throughout parts of the Eti-Osa corridor, stating that the warning follows the expiration of the grace period previously granted to flagged estates.
Lagos government had initially identified 176 unapproved estate developments, mainly in Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe.
Dr Olumide emphasised the importance of regulatory compliance, noting that all estate promoters must secure proper approvals before engaging in land subdivision, sales, or construction activities.
“The Lagos State Government will no longer tolerate developments that compromise orderly and sustainable urban growth,” he said, describing the seven-day notice as the final opportunity for erring estates to submit layout plans and obtain necessary approvals.
He warned that failure to comply during the given timeframe would attract sanctions, including heavy fines or demolition, depending on the severity of the violation.
