The Lagos State Government says the recent demolition of distressed buildings in Alaba International Market in Ojo Local Government Area was neither a witch-hunt nor intended to acquire the land but done to protect lives.
They were led on the trip by Oluwole Sotire, permanent secretary of their parent parastatal, the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. recalls that South-east traders in the market, led by Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma, met with Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos to put to rest allegations of tribal bias behind the demolition exercise.
“All we are after is that the lives of traders and other Nigerians are extremely important to the Lagos State Government. The official said Mr Sanwo-Olu set up the seven-member committee to look into the demolition without causing disaffection among the traders at Alaba International Market. Mr Oki explained why distressed buildings were being demolished and the need for some of the traders to do regularisation.
The LASBCA boss explained processes and procedures guiding laws on physical developments and what must be done to comply with regulations.
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