Lagos State Goverrnment tells tenants reject buildings without approval

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday asked residents of the state not to rent or live in buildings that did not have the approval of the state government.

The General Manager of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, LASPPPA, Mr. Remi Oni-Orisan, stated this during the monitoring of structures in the Alimosho Local Government Area, adding that the call was meant to ensure the safety of lives and property.

He said, “Most building owners refused to get approval through which we guarantee structures’ safety for habitation.

“We are using this opportunity to warn members of the public not to occupy structures that are not certified by the government. Developers too must stop endangering the lives of the residents.

“The moment they paint the building, many people won’t suspect foul play. We are declaring zero tolerance for illegal structures, as well as structures without approval.”

Oni-Orisan also said rehabilitated buildings must be certified for habitation by the government before people move into such structures.

“You can’t just build and suddenly convert a building into something different from what was approved. It must comply with the necessary conversion process,” he added.

He issued a seven-day ultimatum to residents of Coker Estate in the Alimosho LGA, owners of filling stations and other property across the state.

He said they should go back to the approved plan for their structures or face sanctions.