WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Lagos State Government has issued a 72-hour eviction notice to illegal traders and squatters occupying setbacks from POWA Gate to Dolphin Gate in Lagos Island. The announcement was contained in a post by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday. “The Lagos State Government has served a 72hrs vacation notice to illegal occupants and traders on setbacks from POWA gate to Dolphin Gate in Lagos Island,” Wahab’s post read. Accompanying the announcement was a short video capturing the bustling commercial activities along both sides of the corridor. The footage showed traders displaying stacks of yams, trays of fresh tomatoes and peppers, and bags of rice under umbrellas. It also depicted wheelbarrow pushers maneuvering through the crowded space as petty trading thrived. The issuance of this 72-hour notice is part of the Lagos State Government’s ongoing crackdown on illegal trading and encroachment on public spaces. In recent months, similar directives have led to the eviction and displacement of unauthorized occupants from setbacks, roadways, and drainage paths across Lagos upon the expiration of the notices. The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to reclaim setbacks and public spaces by removing illegal structures and evicting unauthorized occupants across the state. These actions aim to restore order, improve environmental conditions, and enhance public safety. These actions reflect the government’s commitment to reclaiming public spaces, enforcing regulations, and promoting sustainable urban development.
Lagos Govt issues 72-hour eviction notice to traders on setbacks from POWA to Dolphin Gate
