LAWMA Removes Kiosks, Makeshift Structures, Under Ijora Bridge

After the expiration of the five-day notice given by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, to unauthorized inhabitants of the Ijora Under-Bridge, the Special Task Force, under the direction of ACP Bayo Sulaiman, has executed the removal of makeshift structures

This initiative, however, extends beyond mere demolition and clearing. Guided by the directives of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Mr Tokunbo Wahab, a team comprising the General Manager of LASPARK, Hon. Adetoun Popoola; the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende; and the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Abiodun Ogunleye, has embarked on a mission to transform this area into a recreational space.

It was gathered that the development aims to restore the public space for the benefit of Lagos residents, with community members also participating in the inspection and planning process.

“This collaborative effort is a testament to the THEMES+ agenda’s core principle: “Igbega Ipinle Eko, Ajumose Gbogbo Wa No,” which advocates for collective progress and unity.

“The transformation of Ijora Under-Bridge is poised to complement the adjacent National Theatre Complex’s ongoing refurbishment, symbolizing a comprehensive ‘Renewed Hope’ approach to urban regeneration, and further enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Lagos,” a statement from the Ministry of the Environment read.