Lagos Environment Commissioner Publishes 48-hour Notice To Owners Of Properties Built On Right-of-way Of Drainage Channel In Jakande Estate, Oke-Afa, Isolo

Tokunbo Wahab

Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, in Lagos State, has issued a 48-hour contravention notice to owners of properties built on the Right-Of-Way of drainage channel in Jakande Estate, Oke-Afa, Isolo areas of the state.

He shared the notice on his 'X' handle this morning May 14, stating that it was part of the administration's effort to ensure the free flow of rainwater to prevent flooding.

Recall that while the demolition in Mende took place two weeks ago, an affected resident alleged that they were given two hours notice to vacate the property for the demolition to take place.

The state government has also been accused of not given notices to affected residents before the structure is pulled down.

 In an apparent bid to correct such notion, the Commissioner posted the notice and wrote;

‘’The Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources

@LasgMOE has issued a 48-hour contravention notice to owners of properties built on Right-Of-Way of drainage channel in Jakande Estate, Oke-Afa, Isolo.

This is in accordance with the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law, 2017 and the renewed drive of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu administration’s effort to ensure free flow of rainwater and prevent flooding across the State.''