The Lagos State Government has sealed two popular beachfront recreational centres, Timeless Beach and Iceland Beach, over alleged encroachment on State-owned land.
Officials also served stop-work orders to no fewer than 180 other buildings in the Okun-Ajah area of Eti-Osa Local Government Area.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs in the
Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Akodu Morenikeji.
According to the release, the affected facilities and property owners had been served several contravention notices and summons in the past but failed to comply, prompting the Ministry to initiate strict enforcement measures.
Speaking on the development, Alebiosu decried the unethical practices by property developers and owners
“This level of disregard for laid-down rules and property ownership cannot be tolerated. The State Government has made repeated efforts to engage the affected parties, but their refusal to comply has left us with no choice.” He lamented.
Alebiosu noted that more than 40 previous offenders who had encroached on State land were later accommodated by the government after fulfilling all legal requirements, including the processing and issuance of their E-Survey documents. However, he lamented that many others have remained defiant, continuing illegal developments despite clear warnings.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the government’s resolve to protect all waterfronts and State-owned lands across Lagos, adding that. sustainable and lawful development remains a top priority of the administration.
“The Ministry remains committed to ensuring that waterfront infrastructure is developed and managed responsibly in line with global best practices,” Alebiosu said.
He stated that the enforcement exercise, which began in the early hours of the day, is part of a broader initiative to curb illegal occupation of government land and restore order to the development landscape in waterfront communities.
