Lagos govt warns against illegal activities on Agric-Egan-Igando power corridor
The Lagos State Government has called on residents and other stakeholders in the Agric-Egan-Igando axis to protect the right-of-way reserved for public infrastructure and prevent activities capable of obstructing development along the corridor. The appeal was made by the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Ministry of Housing to […]…
The Lagos State Government has urged residents and stakeholders in the Agric-Egan-Igando area to protect the designated right-of-way for public infrastructure and avoid activities that could hinder development along the corridor. This call came from the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, during a meeting organized by the Ministry of Housing to address illegal occupation of the right-of-way for 33kV electricity transmission lines across Agric, Egan, and Igando.
The commissioner, backed by the Director of the Ministry's Legal Unit, Mrs. Bukade Idowu-Koya, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and local communities in safeguarding public infrastructure. They encouraged community leaders, transport operators, traders, and various institutions in the area to help keep the designated corridor free from illegal activities.
During the discussion, several issues affecting the area were highlighted, such as unauthorized street trading, blockages of walkways and corridors, unauthorized parking, illegal activities by motorbike and tricycle operators, inadequate waste management, traffic congestion, security concerns, and deteriorating road conditions. Akinderu-Fatai stressed the government's commitment to delivering essential infrastructure, stating that residents also play a crucial role in protecting and maintaining these investments.
Stakeholders at the meeting called for stronger protection of existing and planned infrastructure, urging authorities to ensure safe implementation of ongoing development projects within the corridor. The commissioner reiterated the government's dedication to infrastructure development, public safety, and improving living conditions for residents.
He noted that the success of the proposed 33kV power transmission line, which aims to provide electricity to communities along the corridor, including those benefiting from the Egan-Igando mixed housing scheme, hinges significantly on the cooperation of local residents.
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