The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has decried the spate of unapproved and illegal building construction going on in Pinnock Estate in the Osapa London axis of Lekki.
Dr. Salako directed the sealing of forty two buildings, some of which are already in use, in and around the estate
Dr. Salako who stated during an enforcement operations in the area that it was unacceptable that most buildings in the estate were being constructed without approval while some fake Planning Permits were also discovered in the estate.
He said further that no effort would be spared to unravel the cartel behind fake approvals and ensure their prosecution in line with the extant laws.
Dr. Salako urged owners of property sealed to come forth with the Planning Permit authorising their building construction.
He added that it was expected of property owners in the estate and other areas in the State to always be law abiding and display good sense of patriotism by respecting the building codes of Lagos State.
He emphasised that Government would not hesitate to bring any erring developer and property owner to book.
He reiterated that no one was allowed to erect a building without Planning Permit and Stage Certification from the Lagos State Building Control Agency.
Iremide Jonathan
