Lagos alerts: "Event centers and non-residential properties in Ikeja GRA are illegal structures."

Lagos alerts: "Event centers and non-residential properties in Ikeja GRA are illegal structures."
The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) clarified that Ikeja GRA is designated solely for residential purposes, as specified by the Revised Ikeja Model City Plan. 


LASPPPA's general manager, Kehinde Osinaike, emphasized that the zoning regulations prohibit the establishment of event centers in the area. 


Osinaike addressed a developer's unfounded claim that LASPPPA sealed a construction site for personal reasons, asserting that the agency operates within the framework of the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law, 2019, and LASPPPA Regulations 2019.


Highlighting the government's substantial investment in Master and Model City Plans for orderly development, Osinaike underscored Lagos State's commitment to enforcing planning laws uniformly, regardless of individuals' status. 


He cautioned against disregarding warnings, stating that violators risk penalties such as sealing, demolition, and other severe measures.


Osinaike expressed the belief that genuine development occurs when elites prioritize the common good over individual interests, urging compliance with the law and discouraging blame games. 


He advised developers interested in event centers or commercial developments in Ikeja GRA to explore permissible sites elsewhere. 


Additionally, he encouraged property owners to utilize the State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development's free Planning Information service for guidance on proper site selection, aligning with Lagos State's zero tolerance for illegal developments.

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