Set to commence massive urban renewal of Lagos Island
The Lagos State Government has given two weeks ultimatum to some occupants of the old Jankara market on Lagos Island.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako, gave the order during an assessment tour of Lagos Island on Monday.
Salako said the Jankara market had been earmarked for modern development, in line with government’s plan to regenerate Lagos Island.
He said the Ministry of Physical Planning had served all occupants notices to leave the premises as the government renewal plan for Lagos Island would commence.
The commissioner said the clearing of the market was in line with government’s agenda for total redevelopment of Lagos Island.
According to him, the redevelopment would usher in infrastructure renewal. He listed government’s plan to include the construction of a healthcare centre, a network of upgraded roads, and recreational facilities among others.
Salako also ordered all mechanics, traders and occupants of illegal shanties on Adeniji Adele Street to vacate before Jan. 24.
He equally directed the sealing of distressed buildings and schools built without planning permit in the area.
Salako said it was imperative for government to do the needful to avert danger to life and property.
Government, he said, would continue to maintain zero tolerance on illegal building construction. While monitoring sites at the coastal and regional road in Oniru and Lekki axis of the state, Salako directed the removal of structures on the alignment of the regional road.