The Federal Government has issued a one-month ultimatum to developers along the Lagos shoreline to regularize their projects or face demolition and revocation of titles.
This directive was announced by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, during an inspection of the Lagos Lagoon Estates and shoreline developments. The announcement was also detailed in a statement published on the Ministry’s official website on Thursday.
“The Federal Government has given a one-month ultimatum to developers on the shoreline in Lagos to come up for regularisation or risk revocation and demolition,” the statement read.
During the visit, the Minister was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, and other ministry officials. He emphasized the importance of compliance with existing regulations, highlighting a partnership between the Federal and Lagos State Governments to ensure orderly development in shoreline areas.
While touring the Lagos Lagoon shoreline with officials from the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), the Minister observed several irregularities, including unauthorized sand-filling and construction without proper Federal Government titles or documentation.
He reiterated that the Federal Government, under the Land (Title Vesting) Act of 1975, holds exclusive authority to issue and manage titles for shoreline developments. NIWA regulates dredging activities, while the Lagos State Government oversees physical development in the area.
The Minister assured that both Federal and State authorities are committed to addressing these violations and enforcing compliance with existing laws to restore order and ensure sustainable development along the Lagos shoreline.