President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to developers, advising them to steer clear of constructing on the designated buffer zones along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway corridor.
He gave the warning during the inauguration of the first 30-kilometre stretch of the highway in Lagos’ Lekki axis on Saturday.
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Tinubu emphasised that the Federal Government would strictly uphold regulations concerning setbacks —the mandatory space between roads and buildings, typically ranging from three to nine metres.
“These boundaries have been officially recorded and made public,” the president noted. “Any unauthorised development within these areas will face demolition without recompense. This is a matter of national interest.”
In Lagos, enforcement of such urban planning rules falls under the purview of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) and the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), which ensure adequate ventilation, safety, and orderly city planning.
The president stressed that disregard for official approvals would not be tolerated.
“Illegal developments will not receive compensation when removed,” he stated unequivocally.
Tinubu also called on Nigerians to take shared ownership of public infrastructure, urging road users to protect and properly utilise the newly completed section of the highway.
“Today’s celebration should also remind us of our duty to maintain these projects. Government can construct roads, but their longevity depends on how well we all preserve them,” he said.
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The commissioning ceremony was attended by several high-profile dignitaries, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, Minister of Finance Wale Edun, and Minister of Works Dave Umahi. Also present were governors serving second terms, such as Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and Lagos State’s Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
