Gbolahan Oki
13 Nov
The Lagos State Government, through its Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has commenced the demolition of shanties and unauthorised structures around the NIPOST area on Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, as part of its efforts to promote a livable environment.
23 Oct
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and the Lagos Building Investment Company Plc (LBIC) have met with residents of Iponri Housing Estate, whose buildings have been marked for demolition due to their distressed conditions.
6 Aug
Lagos State government, through the State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), yesterday said it will start closing down buildings under construction that are not supervised by relevant professionals in the built environment. The General Manager of LASBCA, Gbolahan Oki, made this known while setting up an ad hoc task Force to enforce the directive in his…
19 Feb
Lagos State has begun removal of illegal structures on Lagos Island, following expiration of its 14-day notice for traders to remove their wares and shops from roads, especially around the Mandilas building in the Lagos Island business district.
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