LAGOS GOVT PRIORITIZES FORMER OCCUPANTS IN ALABA MARKET REDEVELOPMENT
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By: Sefiu Ajape
…Conducts Site Inspection to Assess Progress
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to giving priority to former occupants in the allocation of shops at the Alaba Transnational Market, which is currently undergoing major redevelopment.
This assurance was given by the Special Adviser on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, during an inspection visit to the site on Thursday.
Dr. Babatunde, who represents Governor Sanwo-Olu, emphasized the administration’s dedication to the successful completion of the project, promising that it would be delivered and commissioned before the end of the governor’s tenure.
He clarified that the market’s redevelopment is not intended to displace existing users, but rather to transform the space into a modern, well-equipped facility that enhances commercial activities—aligning with the “Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy” pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda.
His words: “As a matter of fact, in allocating shops at the Alaba Transnational Market, the Lagos State Government will give precedence to previous users, who will be required to obtain and complete the necessary forms from the Local Government.”
The Chairman, Iba LCDA, Hon. Yisa Abiola Jubril, who corroborated the Special Adviser’s statement on the Government’s stance on the allocation of the new shops when completed, thanked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for daring to renew the Market despite the many odds.
Also speaking during the inspection, the Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu and his counterpart in the House, Hon. Ege Olusegun assured of legislative support to bring the project into fruition, urging traders to continue cooperating with the government to facilitate an unhindered process.
The site inspection was well attended by key officials, including the Director, Lagos State Valuation Office (LASVO), Dr. Awolaja; Director of Urban Development, Tpl. Funke Adegun; the Coordinating Director, Lagos State Building Control Agency, Builder Florence Gbaye; Police Commander of Area K, ACP Adeleke Smith, and the Oosa of Iba Land, Chief Mushafau Alape, who represented the Oniba of Iba.
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