Lagos laments upsurge in illegal activities on waterfront

Ahmed Kabiru Abdullahi

Ahmed Kabiru Abdullahi, Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development

Ahmed Kabiru Abdullahi, Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development

Lagos State Government on Thursday said it has observed with dismay an upsurge in illegal activities along the waterfront of the state.

The government said this is hampering efforts of the development of Waterfront Infrastructure which is believed to be the result of low level activities following the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ahmed Abdullahi, stated that such actions were spread along the Waterfronts of the State.

According to him, there is an illegal reclamation which commenced without necessary government approvals behind NICON Estate, Lekki which was being rushed taking advantage of the Covid- 19 low activity period.

“This Development which is blocking a drainage canal, commenced without observing the minimum set back from the Canal and is also obstructing the Right of Way of an existing Road, thereby preventing future development of the Road Infrastructure.

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“The illegal work has been issued a stop work order for immediate compliance with the Waterfront Developmental Laws of the State,” he said.

Abdullahi disclosed further that the Compliance Team of the Ministry had since been mandated to monitor the State Waterfront, enforce and apply when necessary, appropriate Sanctions according to the Laws guiding the State Waterfront Infrastructure Development.

He enjoined stakeholders to maintain compliance, adding that enforcement efforts would be sustained despite all odds.

“There will be life after Covid – 19 and as such we will not allow the destruction of our environment and Infrastructure,’’ he added.

The Commissioner urged all Waterfront Stakeholders to observe all precautionary measures advised by the State Government to avert further spread of Covid – 19 in the State.

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