• Says Project Is PPP, Oversight By Lagos MDAs
The management of Orange Island Development Company has debunked the allegation that the Island was penalised for drainage channel violations, maintaining that the stop-work order was for an area adjoining the Lekki foreshore, adjacent to the Orange Island access road – not to Orange Island itself.

In a statement, the company said the Commissioner and his team inspected this adjoining area on Friday, July 11, and not Orange Island.

It added that Orange Island is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the Lagos State government, under the oversight of the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development and all relevant regulatory authorities.

It further said dredging works for Orange Island were completed in 2016 in full compliance with statutory requirements.

“We believe that accuracy, balance, and context are essential to fair reporting and remain committed to working constructively with the media to ensure future coverage is based on verified facts and reflects an accurate perspective,” it said.