Lagos begins compensating residents affected in Oworonshoki demolitions

The Lagos State Government has started paying compensation to residents affected by the ongoing urban regeneration project in Oworonshoki, Kosofe Local Government Area.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that some communities in Oworonshoki were demolished on Sept. 6, 2025, prompting a protest and the temporary blockage of the Third Mainland Bridge.

Mr Oladimeji Animashaun, Director-General of the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA), who supervised the exercise on Friday, said that 80 beneficiaries had so far been compensated.

“We started the payment of compensation yesterday, and several residents have received their cheques.

“The total number of people being compensated is 80. This is proof that what Mr Governor promised has been fulfilled,” he said.

Animashaun appreciated Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his support and also commended the Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr Abiodun Babatunde, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Mr Gbolahan Oki.

He appreciated the special adviser and the permanent secretary for their coordination in effectively implementing government policies.

Responding to allegations that residents were not notified before the demolition, Animashaun said that the area had been designated a regeneration zone more than five years ago.

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“Government does not just move into an area without due notice. Many of these residents have known for years that their community is part of a regeneration plan.

“Some people deny knowledge, but due process was followed,” he said.