The Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) has begun the second batch of enumeration for property owners impacted by the Oworonshoki regeneration exercise, in a move to ensure comprehensive compensation for all affected residents.
The exercise, which commenced yesterday took place at the Oloworo palace in Oworonshoki and is specifically designed to capture additional residents who were not included in the initial round of documentation.
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Oladimeji Animashaun, the General Manager of LASURA, led the exercise, with attendance from LASURA staff, community leaders, and security agencies.
He stressed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is firmly committed to compensating all affected property owners.
Animashaun highlighted the governor’s track record in keeping promises, pointing to the earlier payment of compensation to 79 displaced residents in the first round as evidence.
He also acknowledged the contributions of Olajide Babatunde, the Special Adviser on E-GIS and Urban Development, and Gbolahan Oki, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, for their instrumental involvement.
For the current exercise, affected residents are required to submit key documents, including: LASSRA ID cards, passport photographs, land receipts or deeds of conveyance, and bank details.
A dedicated committee, comprising LASURA staff, community leaders, and representatives of the affected residents, will handle the verification of these documents.
Following the successful verification, cheques will be presented to the deserving property owners.
To streamline the payment process, representatives from FCMB were present on-site to facilitate the opening of bank accounts for residents who do not currently have one.
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Residents who spoke at the event praised Sanwo-Olu and the LASURA team for their diligence and commitment to fairness in executing the exercise, expressing gratitude that the government is honouring its pledge to compensate those affected by the urban renewal project.
