The Lagos State Government has given a two-week deadline for residents living in 15 unsafe buildings within Iponri Housing Estate, Surulere, to vacate, following concerns about the deteriorating condition of the structures.
Arc. Gbolahan Oki, General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), while issuing the announcement, warned that the compromised buildings present serious risks if they are not promptly demolished.
Oki pointed out that several notifications had already been issued to the residents, adding that the evacuation is necessary to safeguard lives.
“The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has identified over fifteen distressed buildings to be pulled down by the agency due to their distressed condition.
“This was disclosed by the General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki who said that the agency has given several notices and warning to the affected residents to vacate the area to prevent loss of lives and properties.
“LASBCA boss noted that asking residents to vacate distressed buildings to enable his agency remove them is in the best interest of the public,” the statement partly read.
Images released on X by the Agency showed some of the affected buildings, consisting mainly of two-storey residential blocks.
The statement confirmed that the evacuation is part of LASBCA’s efforts to monitor and address dangerous structures.
The agency reassured the public that inspections will continue across Lagos to identify and remove other high-risk buildings, aiming to prevent potential collapses and enhance public safety in the state.