The Lagos State Government has intensified its cleanup drive along the Lekki Coastal Road, targeting illegal structures and shanties recently erected at the Okunde Bluewater Scheme.
Led by Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, the operation carried out on Friday marks a continuation of the state’s broader efforts to enforce urban planning regulations and deter reoccupation of government-owned land.
“We cleared this large expanse of land late last year, and it is no longer business as usual,” Alebiosu stated. “Any attempts to rebuild shanties or makeshift structures on this site will be met with swift enforcement.”
He described the makeshift dwellings as both environmental and security threats, noting that they conflict with Lagos’ Mega City Master Plan.
Alebiosu reaffirmed that the state remains committed to reclaiming the area for a “world-class Bluewater Scheme and a coastal road network” that will serve the needs of residents and align with Lagos’ urban development vision.
“MWID remains steadfast in its mission to secure and transform all government-owned waterfronts across Lagos State,” he added, assuring that periodic enforcement will continue to ensure compliance.
The commissioner emphasized that gains made during a previous reclamation exercise in September 2024 would not be allowed to erode.