…Gives two weeks ultimatum
By Olarewaju Adesanya
The Lagos State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its directive halting any further construction on the demolished sites in Makoko and Shogunle communities, pending the conclusion of reconciliation efforts expected within two weeks.
The House also adopted the recommendation of the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on E-GIS, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, establishing a 250-metre setback from the Third Mainland Bridge and an additional 250-metre buffer beyond the power line corridor, effectively prohibiting all forms of development within the designated areas.
Speaking during a committee meeting with community leaders from Makoko and Shogunle, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa — represented by the Majority Leader, Hon. Noheem Adams — said the Assembly, in collaboration with the Lagos State Building Control Agency and E-GIS Office, has directed each affected community to constitute a 10-member committee.
Adams urged stakeholders to unite and take decisive steps toward addressing the needs of residents, noting that the committees must include women, youths, students and traditional community leaders to help secure a lasting solution.
He added that the State Executive Council is finalising compensation arrangements for affected residents while dialogue continues.
Reacting after the meeting, the Executive Chairman of Yaba LCDA, Mr. Bayo Adefuye expressed satisfaction with the resolutions reached, stating that ongoing relief materials and palliatives had been distributed by both the state and local governments. The chairman said the Assembly committee’s plan to conclude its assignment within two weeks appeared achievable, urging residents to comply strictly with the directives and warning community leaders against pursuing personal interests capable of undermining peace and the resolution process.
