…Govt Says Exercise Aims to Restore Order, Improve Safety and Support Long-Term Development
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The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has successfully completed the first phase of the demolition and clearance of shanties and illegal settlements across Idasho, Elekuru and other key locations within the LCDA.
According to the LCDA’s media office, the four-day exercise followed statutory notices earlier issued to residents, alongside community engagements to ensure transparency and fairness before enforcement began.
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The operation, which officials described as “steady and coordinated,” started daily from the early hours of the morning, covering all identified high-risk zones and locations marked for removal.
Environmental Restoration, Security and Access Top Priorities
Authorities say the first phase recorded major successes, including the clearing of hazardous zones, removal of illegal constructions, and restoration of access routes previously blocked by unregulated structures.
The demolition is also expected to reduce environmental threats associated with indiscriminate settlements and curb growing security risks across the LCDA, especially in areas affected by uncontrolled commercial encroachment.
The Chairman’s office noted that these illegal settlements posed long-term challenges to the area’s development blueprint and needed to be addressed urgently.
The RBK-led administration emphasized that the clearance exercise was not intended to punish residents but was “a necessary intervention to restore order and safeguard the long-term growth” of communities within Lekki LCDA.
“Every step of the exercise followed due process,” the statement read. “Fairness, safety and accountability will continue to guide subsequent phases.”
The LCDA reiterated that the move aligns with its broader mission to create a safer, cleaner and more organized Lekki—one that reflects the development vision of Lagos State.
Residents Urged to Remain Calm and Supportive
The government appealed to residents to remain calm, law-abiding and supportive of ongoing efforts aimed at maintaining a responsible urban and industrial environment.
More updates on the next phases of the operation, the LCDA added, will be released in due course.
