Magodo residents urge Sanwo-Olu to stop wetland encroachment

Members of the Magodo Phase II Residents Association have urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to halt what they described as unauthorized efforts by developers to construct link roads through their estate to reach a protected wetland. The association claims that a fleet of articulated trucks and heavy machinery has been positioned near the Shangisha Gate, raising concerns over a potential forced entry.

In a press statement, the association's chairman, Niyi Odusi, called on the governor to order the removal of these vehicles and secure the boundaries of Magodo Phase II. The group emphasized that the development could jeopardize the wetland's integrity, leading to flooding in surrounding communities, and urged the state government to take immediate action before any construction begins.