WorldStage– The Lagos State government has announced its readiness to commence full enforcement action against all land reclamation projects across the state without Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval and drainage clearance.
The announcement which was contained in a public notice issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources stated it’s become imperative to notify the general public, particularly individuals, developers and corporate bodies engaging in unauthorized land reclamation and waterfront encroachment that the grace period of SEVEN DAYS for compliance and cessation of illegal reclamation activities as contained in earlier public notices have since expired on 25th September, 2025.
The notice further states: “Consequently, in accordance with the provisions of the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law 2017 and other extant regulations, the Ministry shall commence immediate and full enforcement actions, effective from Wednesday 15th October, 2025.
“The following measures shall be implemented without further notice: Removal of all illegal reclamation structures and fillings without the Statutory EIA and Drainage Clearance Certificate; Seizure of all reclamation equipment and materials found on prohibited sites; and Prosecution of offenders in accordance with Environmental and Urban Development Laws of the State.”
These actions, according to the notice, are necessary to protect the environment, prevent flooding and ensure public safety within the state.
It also states “the General Public are hereby warned from patronizing or buying from such illegal reclamation operators so as not to fall victim.
“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH #ZeroToleranceLagos.”
