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VIDEO: Lagos clears Maiyegun-Lekki Beach of shanties, encroachments — Wahab

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  • The Lagos State Government has begun clearing shanties and encroachments at Maiyegun-Lekki Beach along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
  • The operation aims to reclaim waterfronts, beaches, and coastal corridors from illegal structures and environmental nuisances.
  • The government stated that the exercise is crucial for protecting the environment and ensuring public safety for residents and future generations.

The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has initiated a significant clearance operation at Maiyegun-Lekki Beach, signaling a firm stance against illegal encroachments and environmental degradation. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab announced the ongoing exercise, emphasizing the state's commitment to reclaiming vital waterfronts and coastal areas that have been marred by shanties and other nuisances.

Clearance operations are currently ongoing at Maiyegun-Lekki Beach off the Lekki Epe Expressway and I am receiving real-time updates from our enforcement and sanitation teams on ground. This exercise is part of our sustained commitment to reclaim and protect our waterfronts, beaches, and coastal corridors from illegal encroachments, shanties, and environmental nuisances.

· Tokunbo WahabAnnouncing the clearance operation and its purpose.

This operation is part of a broader, sustained effort by the Lagos State Government to restore the natural state of its beaches and coastal corridors. Wahab highlighted that the Maiyegun-Lekki axis is a critical stretch of land, and the government will not permit it to become a haven for activities that compromise environmental integrity and public safety. The clearance is not merely about aesthetics; it is about ensuring that these public spaces are free from illegal activities and environmental hazards.

The Maiyegun-Lekki axis is a critical stretch and we will not allow it to become a haven for activities that degrade our environment and threaten public safety.

· Tokunbo WahabEmphasizing the importance of the Maiyegun-Lekki area and the government's resolve.

The government asserts that this action is a responsibility owed to the current populace of Lagos and, crucially, to future generations who will inherit the city. By removing illegal structures and clearing environmental nuisances, Lagos aims to preserve its natural resources and ensure a healthier, safer urban environment. This proactive approach underscores the administration's dedication to sustainable urban development and the well-being of its citizens.

The government owed the action to the people of Lagos and to future generations who would inherit the city.

· Tokunbo WahabJustifying the clearance operation as a duty to current and future residents.
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