President Bola Tinubu has warned Lagos State and different regional governments to cease giving planning permission for unlawful islands and buildings that get too near roads and waterways.
The president made this warning on Thursday while opening the brand new Lekki deep seaport entry highway – a venture he began when he was Lagos state governor.
Tinubu praised the entry highway as essential infrastructure that may make delivery extra environment friendly, minimize prices for port customers, and increase financial progress.
Nevertheless, the president criticised what he known as “unlawful island creation” and uncontrolled land reclamation. He mentioned these actions injury long-term planning for roads and different very important infrastructure.
Tinubu introduced he has ordered a crackdown on unauthorised developments, notably these constructed too near roads the place area is required for future enlargement.
“I’ve directed the minister of works, the surveyor-general of the federation, and all state governors—this legacy venture should be protected,” Tinubu mentioned.
“Allow us to procure a steady setback for future enlargement and infrastructure constructing to boost our highway structure.”
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The president warned that planning permissions already granted for buildings in protected areas could be cancelled, with Lagos going through specific scrutiny.
Talking on to Lagos officers current on the occasion, Tinubu issued a stern warning about future approvals.
“Please, our expensive governors, let’s work collectively. Don’t give planning approvals with out collaborating with the surveyor-general of the federation and Ministry of Works,” Tinubu mentioned.
“I’m glad the deputy governor of Lagos state is right here, taking observe—we’ll revoke all these approvals already given on the setback.
“No extra planning approvals for these unapproved islands being created illegally.”
The president confused that each one infrastructure improvement should be correctly coordinated and observe nationwide plans. He made clear that unauthorised city enlargement would now not be tolerated.