34 Buildings in Lagos to be demolished; 645 Others Marked

About 34 building in Lagos Island have been shutdown and are to be demolished should they fail the integrity test and about 645 buildings in Lagos have been marked as being in need of renovation. These measures by the Lagos state government is in responses to the recent building collapses that have been witnessed in the state.

Speaking on the issue, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Olutoyin Ayinde  said

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“The Lagos State Government is resolved to apply the weight of the law to arrest this situation. The state government is mindful of increase in contravening conducts of property owners, building developers and occupants of buildings in the area of construction of building without development

“We are also mindful of construction of buildings in violation of approved building plan contrary to section 36 of the law and the conversion of residential premises to commercial or any unauthorised use contrary to section 64 of the Physical Planning and Urban Development Regulations 2005,” he stated.

The commissioner lamented that there had been construction of buildings on road alignment and drainage setback as well as general violation of the state Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law and Regulations.

“Property owners and developers in the state are hereby enjoined to ensure full compliance with the provisions of the law and regulations and observe strict adherence to maintenance of their property to prevent any deterioration of the structure.

“Members of the public are hereby notified that the state government, in collaboration with the law enforcement agency will henceforth prosecute any person liable for violation of any of its law and regulations.”

Mr Ayinde stressed that property of the owners of collapsed building will be seized and that Lagos was determined to ensure that the Physical Planning laws of the state were complied with.