FG gives Lagos shoreline developers one month to regularize or face demolition 

The ultimatum was given by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, during an inspection of the Lagos Lagoon Estates and shoreline front.

The disclosure was contained in a statement published on the official website of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, on Thursday.

“The Federal Government has given a one-month ultimatum to developers on the shoreline in Lagos to come up for regularisation or risk revocation and demolition,” the statement read in part.

The Minister, on an official visit to Lagos State, was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, and other ministry officials.

He highlighted the need for shoreline developments to comply with existing laws, noting that the Federal and Lagos State Governments have agreed to collaborate on ensuring orderly and regulated development.

He also stated that the Federal Government is documenting its assets nationwide for proper management.

The statement further noted that during a boat tour of the Lagos Lagoon Shoreline, accompanied by officials from the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority, the Minister observed significant irregular developments.

He reaffirmed the commitment of both the Federal and Lagos State Governments to address these irregularities and enforce compliance with established laws and regulations to restore order to the Lagos shoreline.

The Federal Government has partnered with the World Bank to register all land titles in Nigeria within five years, led by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

The goal is to raise formal land transactions to over 50% in the next decade, up from less than 10% currently, fostering sustainable land use and driving economic growth.