Why we demolished structures at Lekki - Sanwo-Olu

The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given reasons why a demolition was carried out on structures built in Marwa Waterside area in Lekki.

The demolition which was carried out by the Lagos Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) unit affected illegal structures in tune of over 2,500.

In a series of tweets, Sanwo-Olu said the "exercise became imperative as we begin preparation for the commencement of the construction of the coastal road".

His statement reads in full:

"The aesthetic value of any city is one of the important element of its urban identity which distinguishes it from other cities, hence it is disturbing when citizens build illegal structures without the right approvals thereby disrupting the planned urban development.

"The Lagos Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit carried out a demolition exercise of over 2,500 illegal structures built in Marwa Waterside area in Lekki, yesterday subsequent to the expiration of a seven-day removal notice.

"This exercise became imperative as we begin preparation for the commencement of the construction of the coastal road that would serve as an alternative route for the Lekki-Epe expressway".

This exercise became imperative as we begin preparation for the commencement of the construction of the coastal road that would serve as an alternative route for the Lekki-Epe expressway. pic.twitter.com/cuii19CJJs

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) December 30, 2019