The gates of Banana Island in the Ikoyi set of Lagos State were closed on Tuesday, causing visitors jams on the Lekki-Ajah axis and other nearby areas.
Rumors point out the shutdown will doubtless be linked to the deliberate demolition of the Banana Membership House. A video that went viral on Tuesday showed many autos caught in long queues at the property gates, which were crewed by several other folks.
Confusion Over Accountable Authorities
There is uncertainty about which govt company is to blame for the shutdown. Some sources point out federal businesses, whereas others enlighten advise businesses were enthusiastic.
Government Response
After a viral message claimed that a “Lagos State Govt company has real shut down Banana Island — disallowing residents and guests from entering or leaving,” our reporter contacted the Lagos State Building Regulate Company (LABSCA). Nonetheless, LABSCA denied their involvement.
In line with these frustrations, LABSCA spokesperson Adu Ademuyiwa acknowledged, “It’s no longer real. Our males are no longer there. We maintain no longer stopped any residents or guests from entering their property on Banana Island. We can state publicly when it’s time to end any illegal constructions there.”
Government’s Dedication to City Planning
Most trendy reports label that the govt. intends to end illegal constructions on Banana Island as allotment of imposing city planning licensed pointers and guaranteeing public safety.
Gbolahan Oki, the Same outdated Supervisor of LABSCA, illustrious that related actions were taken in other parts of the advise, akin to Abule Egba, Iya Niba, and Iyana Isheri, where illegal constructions below high-tension strains were eradicated.
Oki extra clarified in a recent stakeholders’ meeting about Banana Island that constructions violating building codes, in particular those below high-tension energy strains or in restricted shoreline areas, could well be acknowledged and demolished.
