The Lagos State Government on Friday began the process toward removal of distressed buildings in the Alaba International Market in Ojo Local Government of
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the enforcement team of the Lagos State Building Control Agency and the Lagos State Task Force embarked on the joint exercise.
A NAN correspondent on the delegation observed that some of the buildings undergoing reconstruction were tilted. Some of the traders who spoke with journalists alleged that they had made some payments toward obtaining building approvals before embarking on renovations. He said the government valued the lives of residents which were more precious than the cost of any property.
He added that the agency had to seek the help of the Lagos State Task Force because the occupants constantly used thugs to assault LASBCA officials whenever they embarked on enforcement. “Everybody that lives in Lagos State, their lives are worth more than the cost of any building or the cost anybody is going to make on it .
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