The Lagos State Government has declared 176 estate developments in Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, and surrounding areas illegal, citing non-compliance with physical planning laws.
The affected estates, according to the government, failed to obtain the mandatory layout approvals required before selling or building on land.
In a statement released Monday by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, the state gave all listed developers a 21-day ultimatum to begin the process of regularising their documentation or face enforcement actions.
“The Lagos State Government has identified 176 illegal estate developments… and has given them a 21-day ultimatum to process their layout approvals,” the ministry said.
The Permanent Secretary, Engr. Oluwole Sotire, condemned the illegal developments, saying they run counter to the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration and disrupt the state’s coordinated planning efforts.
“These violations undermine our collective goal for a liveable, sustainable Lagos,” he warned, stressing that the Ministry would no longer tolerate unregulated developments.
Some of the prominent names on the list include: Adron Homes in Elerangbe, Aina Gold Estate in Okun-Folu Diamond Estate in Eputu, Prime Water View Garden in Ikate Elegushi, Royal View Estate in Ikota, Cedarwood Courts on Chevron Drive, Ajah, Brighton Park Estate in Ibeju–Lekki, Beachfront Estate and Belvic Housing Estate in Okun–Ijegun, Brick & Bar Estate Phases I & II in Lakowe, Atlantic Bay Estate and Almond Gardens in Okun-Folu
The full list was published by the Ministry and is available on its official platforms.
Engr. Sotire instructed all affected estate promoters to submit relevant documents to the Ministry’s secretariat at Alausa, Ikeja within the stipulated window.
He also advised developers and landowners to register with the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) to ensure compliance with industry standards and protect potential buyers.
“This is about safeguarding the future of Lagos. We must not allow random or illegal developments to dictate the growth of our mega city,” he added.
The state government says the ongoing enforcement is meant to promote order, safeguard investors, and ensure environmental sustainability in line with Lagos’ vision of becoming Africa’s model smart city.
