LAGOS SET TO BEGIN EPE, LABOUR CITY SCHEMES. ..Urges Stakeholders to Cooperate with Contractor .
The Lagos State Government has commenced construction work on Epe Mixed Development Scheme and Labour City. This is in line with one of the pillars of this administrations THEME+ Agenda of making Lagos a 21st century economy.
This was disclosed today by the General Manager, New Towns Development Authourity, Tpl. Olakunle Aboyeji during a Stakeholders’ meeting on the commencement of the construction of the schemes held at Epe Resort in Epe local government council, Epe Lagos State.
The General Manager who sought the cooperation of the residents said, the stakeholders’ meeting was convened to sensitise and solicit for the cooperation of stakeholders on the commencement of the schemes ,open dialogue, address major concerns and also explore opportunities for growths as it relates to Epe mixed scheme and Labour city scheme.
The proposed Epe Development scheme was conceived and intended to be designed as a Site & services scheme and Private sector scheme, this became necessary as result of the fast growth of unauthorised, major contraventions and haphazard developments identified within the area. This necessitated lands bureau and New Towns Development Authourity to seek the approval of Mr governor to sanitize and develop a scheme in an area not earmarked as Agricultural zone,” Aboyeji said.
Aboyeji also explained that the main purpose of the Authority is to control the spread of these illegal development in order to curb the propensity of the proposed scheme areas to further encroachment, identify features and characteristics that will enhance and to also aid the seamless physical possession of the land by the state government and also provide infrastructure.
The Permanent Secretary Lands Bureau, Mr Kamal Olowoshago who was the keynote speaker encouraged the stakeholders to key in into this laudable project and take ownership while also urging them to be patient government for even development.
The chairman house committee chairman on land matters , Hon Olayinka Eso Kazeem also welcome all participant to the stakeholders forum ,he encouraged every stakeholder to align itself with the development plan, he encouraged the government to ensure that the locals are well informed about the project,they should also be beneficiaries of jobs ,and other things that is due to them.
Speaking also are Hon Abiodun Tobun and Hon Slyvester Ogunkelu representing Epe 1 & 11 emphasized the need to involve the locals because the Epe and Ibeju Lekki are peace loving people and this development should not bring problems to them,they should be given excise privileges which will help them feel a sense of belonging.
The project Director, Town Planning Services Tpl. Olusola Orebiyi, said Epe mixed development scheme and Labour city comprises of 3 Phases,the first phase consist of eight zones which cover approximately 7,81hectares ,located between itoikin road and Epe-Ijebu Ode expressway.
He explained that the gathering is aimed at discussing with the stakeholders on government to provide functional infrastructure such as roads, drainage, Electricity ,water and many more which will be of immense befits to the populace .He enjoined all stakeholders to actively particitate and bring onboard innovative ideas for the good of all while paving way for a brighter future for Epe mixed developments scheme and Labour city.
In attendance at the stakeholders forum all the dignitaries in attendance unanimously agreed that this project is a legacy project which Epe, Ibeju Lekki and Lagos at large must come together to make it a dream come through.The diginitaries are Hon. Olayinka Eso Kazeem, Chairman Committee on Land Matters; Hon. Tobun Abioudun , Member of House of Assembly Epe Constituency 1 ; Hon Sylvester Ogunkelu , Member of House of Assembly Epe Constituency 11 ; Hon. Segun Olulade , Former House of Assembly Epe ; Dr. Olumide Olayinka , Hon. Commissioner Physical Planning & Urban Development ; Ms. Abisola Olusanya , Hon. Commissioner Min. of Agriculture & Food System ; Surv. Ayokunu Adeshina, Permanent Secretary/Surveyor General (OSSG) ; Mrs. Ololade Ajetunmobi, Executive Secretary, LUAC;
Tpl. Kehinde Oshinaike ,General Manager LASPPPA ; Arc. Gbolahan Oki, General Manager , LASBCA ; Ms. Ajibola O.O,General Manager ALHA; APC Chieftain, Mr. Bode Oyedele ; Onimedu of Orimedu, H.R.M Toheeb Yisa
Abidemi ; Aladesoyin of Odo- Naforija ,H.R.M Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja ; REDAN Association and several notable dignitaries who are numerous to mention.
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