Lagos Govt Moves Against 176 Illegal Estates, Issues 21-Day Ultimatum

By Elisha Bawa

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Lagos State Government has identified 176 unauthorized estate developments across Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe, warning developers to begin processing their layout approvals within 21 days or face regulatory sanctions. This announcement was made in an official statement released on Monday by Mukaila Sanusi, Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

According to the statement, the estates were flagged for failing to obtain proper layout approvals as required by Lagos urban development regulations. Authorities say the illegal developments are in violation of planning laws and are threatening the implementation of the state’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda — a strategic framework for sustainable and resilient city planning.

Key Illegal Estates Listed

Some of the estates mentioned include:

Adron Homes, Elerangbe

Aina Gold Estate, Okun-Folu

Diamond Estate, Eputu

Prime Water View Garden, Ikate Elegushi

Royal View Estate, Ikota

Oluwole Sotire, Permanent Secretary of the Office of Physical Planning, noted that the estates have been operating in breach of regulations and warned that developers must immediately submit their documentation to the Ministry’s headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja.

“The ministry has given estate owners 21 days to comply by submitting the necessary documents for layout approvals,” Sotire said.

“This process ensures proper regulation of physical development in Lagos and supports the vision of an organised and smart city,” he added.

Call for LASRERA Registration

The Ministry also reminded all developers and real estate firms to register with the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA). This, according to officials, will aid proper coordination, monitoring, and enforcement of compliance across the real estate sector.

In a related development, the Lagos State Ministry of Environment recently gave a 48-hour eviction notice to property owners and squatters along the Gbagada-Bariga Channel. Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, stated that illegal structures were obstructing water flow and contributing to flooding.

“Some of these buildings were deliberately erected to block drainage collectors and stormwater channels,” Wahab explained.

Lagos, Africa’s fastest-growing megacity, continues to experience intense urban expansion, which has put pressure on infrastructure and urban planning systems. The government’s recent moves reflect a broader effort to restore order and prevent haphazard development.

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