The Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID) has ramped up its enforcement actions at the Okunde Bluewater Scheme, Lekki, dislodging illegal occupants and demolishing newly erected shanties in a renewed effort to protect public land.
Led by the Honourable Commissioner, Ekundayo Alebiosu, the operation marks a follow-up to last year’s extensive clean-up of the waterfront area along Lekki Coastal Road.
Alebiosu emphasized that the days of indiscriminate land grabbing and unauthorized structures are over.
The commissioner reiterated that such structures not only endanger the environment and public safety but also contradict the state’s long-term urban development plans.
The Okunde site forms a key component of the proposed world-class Bluewater Scheme and coastal road network designed to enhance infrastructure and connectivity in the state.
To maintain the integrity of the reclaimed land, the ministry he said will conduct regular monitoring and follow-up enforcement operations in the area.
Alebiosu warned that no illegal resettlement would be tolerated, and the ministry was fully committed to seeing the project through.
The Okunde Bluewater Scheme is part of Lagos State’s ambitious push to reclaim underutilized waterfronts and transform them into vibrant, functional urban spaces. Residents and developers alike are urged to support the initiative by refraining from illegal land occupation and aligning with the government’s development agenda.
