The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID). Has intensified its enforcement activities at the Okunde Bluewater Scheme along the Lekki Coastal Road.
In a renewed operation conducted on Friday. Officials removed unauthorized occupants and demolished newly built shanties that had surfaced on the cleared land.
Leading the operation, Commissioner Ekundayo Alebiosu explained that the effort is part of an ongoing commitment to secure government-owned land and discourage illegal settlement. He noted that the area had been cleared in late 2023. He reaffirmed that the state would not allow any attempt to rebuild on the site.
“It’s no longer business as usual,” Alebiosu said. “This location was reclaimed last year, and any effort to re-establish shanties or makeshift buildings will be met with swift action. These illegal structures pose environmental and security threats and are inconsistent with the Lagos State Mega City Master Plan.”
He further emphasized the government’s vision to transform the area into a world-class Bluewater Scheme. Integrated with a coastal road network that would enhance connectivity and urban development in the Lekki axis.
To ensure long-term success, Alebiosu stated that the ministry will maintain constant monitoring and carry out regular enforcement exercises to prevent re-encroachment. He also stressed that progress made during the September 2023 reclamation must be preserved and built upon.
“The MWID remains fully committed to reclaiming, securing, and developing all state-owned waterfronts across Lagos. This is in line with our broader vision of a clean, organized, and globally competitive mega city,” he added.
This latest enforcement operation underscores the Lagos State Government’s dedication to sustainable urban planning, proper land use, and community safety. By protecting critical zones like the Okunde Bluewater Scheme. The state is reinforcing its roadmap for future-proof infrastructure and livable environments.
