Lagos Government Denies Role in FESTAC Demolitions following accusations by Ex-footballer, Emenike
The Lagos State Government has refuted claims linking it to the recent demolition of buildings in FESTAC Town.
In a statement titled “Lagos Government Denies Involvement in FESTAC Demolition”, Mukaila Sanusi, Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, said the exercise was not authorised by the state government.
Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, clarified that Lagos had no hand in the demolitions and that the operation did not follow the state’s established procedures.
He stressed that all demolition exercises in Lagos must go through proper legal processes, including the issuance of statutory notices and engagement with affected parties.
“Any demolition carried out without the government’s authorisation does not represent the policy or practice of this administration,” Olumide stated, adding that the state remains committed to fairness, due process, and the protection of property rights.
He also advised all agencies, including federal bodies operating within Lagos, to seek clearance from the ministry before conducting any demolition activities.
The clarification follows recent demolitions in FESTAC’s 6th Avenue, where over 15 buildings were brought down over the weekend, leaving traders and shop owners distressed.
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