WorldStage– Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated his commitment to fairness, transparency and residents’ welfare as Lagos continues demolishing unsafe and hazardous buildings.
Parts of Oworonshoki were demolished on Sept. 6, prompting protests and a brief blockage of the Third Mainland Bridge.
Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance during the second phase of compensation for affected Oworonshoki residents, where more displaced persons received payments.
A statement on Friday by Mr Oladimeji Animashaun, General Manager of the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency, said the government would ensure every eligible resident is resettled.
He said no Lagos resident would be denied the right to own property, stressing the administration’s commitment to fairness and due process.
Animashaun said seventy-nine affected persons received cheques during the first phase, while another one hundred beneficiaries were paid on Thursday.
He said the compensation process would continue in phases to accommodate all verified beneficiaries.
Some beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the government for fulfilling its promise to affected households.
Mrs Rosemary Nwaoha, who received one million naira, described the support as timely and helpful to her family’s recovery.
Another beneficiary, Mr Patrick Arinze, who received three million naira, commended the government for responding to residents’ concerns.
He said the compensation provided relief and showed responsiveness, in spite of earlier complaints from affected communities.
Beneficiaries received payments ranging from one million to five million naira, depending on the valuation of their demolished properties.
