The Lagos State government has denied plan to demolish about 1,000 buildings, saying only structures illegally built would be affected by the ongoing construction of Abule- Egba flyover.
The government which regretted that formal institutions such as banks and eateries would engage in illegal development without valid C of O or Planning Permits, said that most of the structures to be affected in the demolition exercise were fences, building on Right of Way and illegal constructions and attachments to build-ings.
Speaking on the demolition exercise in Abule- Egba, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development said that the government was only implementing existing provisions of Federal Highway Regulations as contained in the Public Land Acquisition Act and gazetted by the Federal Government for Lagos – Abeokuta Expressway Right of Way.
The ministry, in a statement signed by its Head, Public Affairs, Shina Odunuga, said it was untrue that the state government unilaterally extended portions for removal from the agreed 32 metres from the existing electricity poles to 91.44metres.
The ministry added that the Right of Way was to be established for the construction of a Reinforced Concrete Dual Carriage Flyover Bridge at Abule Egba junction, describing the allegation by some residents as unfounded.
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