Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated this when he appeared on a television show to speak on developments concerning removal of structures on drainage setbacks.
Wahab also insisted that the recent removal of structures on the alignment of Odo Iya Alaro river in Mende Villa estate, Soluyi, Ifako, Arowojobe under system 1, though painful, was based on the overriding public interest. He said governance ‘is not a tea party, but about taking very painful decisions which will ultimately benefit the majority. Cynics should therefore wait till 2027 for politicking as now is the time for governance’.
“The Maryland/Opebi/Ojota bridge will affect all the contravening buildings if not removed, which will also cause major flooding,” he noted.He added: “Most times developers get approvals, but build beyond the approved limits, and this is the case of Mende. They got approval for like 28 units but built 38 units. The facts are there to be verified.
“The idea people being brazen without consequences is one of the reasons for our underdevelopment. You can be a very good architect but when it comes to urban planning, environmental issues, it is a different gamut of discussion.”Speaking on possible compensations for some property owners, Wahab affirmed that each request will be considered on its own merit which is at the discretion of Mr Governor based on recommendations of the State Executive Council.
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