The Lagos State Informal Space Management Authority (LASISMA) has commenced steps to demolish houses constructed beneath high-tension power lines in the Alagbado/Oke-Odo axis along the AIT Road corridor.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Lagos State Government disclosed that LASISMA officials moved into the area to address serious physical planning violations, focusing on structures erected directly under or dangerously close to high-tension electricity cables.
The operation followed directives from the Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Olumide Oluyinka, as part of a broader state effort to restore order and prevent potential disasters.
The exercise was led on behalf of the General Manager, TPL Daisi Oso, by TPL Emmanuel Seyi Ogunyemi, who supervised the issuance of contravention notices and the marking of buildings found to be in violation.
Property owners were instructed to relocate from the hazardous corridor, with officials stressing that the enforcement action is aimed at protecting lives rather than merely enforcing regulations.
According to the agency, the move is necessary to safeguard residents, reduce environmental risks, and ensure compliance with the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2019 (as amended).
During the visit, TPL Ogunyemi reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strict monitoring and enforcement, cautioning residents against ignoring the required safety setbacks.
“Structures built under or too close to high tension lines pose serious safety risks to residents and the wider community,” Ogunyemi said.
To ensure the sustainability of the exercise, the LASISMA team extended their mission to the leadership of the Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
The team held a successful discussion with the LCDA Chairman, Abiodun Jimoh Ejigbadero. The meeting concentrated on the need enhance teamwork between Lagos state and local authorities to encourage proper land use and foster sustainable growth in the community
Ejigbadero, welcoming the initiative, pledged his administration’s full cooperation to ensure the area does not become a slum of illegal structures.
“Our administration is ready to work closely with LASISMA and other relevant agencies to ensure orderly development and Urban aesthetics across the LCDA,” Ejigbadero stated.
The enforcement exercise forms part of LASISMA’s ongoing efforts to enforce planning standards across all informal urban and incidental open spaces in Lagos. With the ultimate aim of ensuring safety, order, and visual appeal, the government is working to reshape the city for the benefit of all residents.
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