The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has intensified its clampdown on unauthorised constructions in the Lekki and Ikoyi areas of Lagos, sealing several buildings found to be under development without the required government approval.
During an enforcement operation on Thursday, LASBCA officials sealed ongoing construction projects along Femi Okunnu Road and Alexander Avenue after discovering that the developers had commenced work without the mandatory building authorisation.
The agency stated that the exercise was part of ongoing efforts to ensure strict compliance with building regulations, prevent unsafe developments, and uphold the state’s urban planning standards.
In addition to sealing the illegal construction sites, LASBCA issued a 72-hour ultimatum to QMB Mart to dismantle all unauthorised structures erected on the coastal road and beneath the powerline.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on E-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde Abiodun, explained that the land allocated to QMB Mart was designated solely for parking purposes. However, the occupants allegedly converted the space into a commercial hub, setting up a laundromat, clubhouse, and eatery without official approval.
“The Lagos State Government will not tolerate illegal constructions or abuse of land use. Development in Lagos must follow due process. Any structure built without approval or any change of use of government-allocated land without authorisation is illegal,” Abiodun said.
Also speaking during the operation, LASBCA’s General Manager, Bldr. Gbaye Florence, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to continuous monitoring across all development zones in the state.
“Our duty is to ensure that all buildings in Lagos are safe and meet global standards. Anyone who erects structures without the necessary approval will be identified, marked, and sanctioned,” she stated.
LASBCA added that the ongoing enforcement exercise will be sustained across the state to eliminate illegal constructions and promote a safer, well-planned Lagos.