Lagos demolishes, clears structures at Ijora
The Special Task Force, under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Bayo Sulaiman, has removed makeshift structures at Ijora Under-Bridge following a five-day notice by the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab.
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) also commenced removal of the debris.
The Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this via his X handle on Wednesday, February 7.
Sharing photos, he wrote: “Following the expiration of the Commissioner’s five-day notice to unauthorized inhabitants of the Ijora Under-Bridge, the Special Task Force, under the direction of ACP Bayo Sulaiman, executed the removal of makeshift structures. Subsequently, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) swiftly commenced the removal of debris.
“This initiative, however, extends beyond mere demolition and clearing. Guided by the directives of Governor #jidesanwoolu and HC #tokunbo_wahab, a team comprising the General Manager of LASPARK, Hon. Adetoun Popoola; the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende; and the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Abiodun Ogunleye, has embarked on a mission to transform this area into a recreational space. This endeavour aims to restore the public space for the benefit of Lagos residents, with community members also participating in the inspection and planning process. This collaborative effort is a testament to the THEMES+ agenda’s core principle: “Igbega Ipinle Eko, Ajumose Gbogbo Wa No,” which advocates for collective progress and unity.
“The transformation of Ijora Under-Bridge is poised to complement the adjacent National Theatre Complex’s ongoing refurbishment, symbolizing a comprehensive ‘Renewed Hope’ approach to urban regeneration, and further enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Lagos.”