Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu don present compensation cheques to landowners wey dia properties bin acquire for public projects. Di amount na N3.1 billion.
Di governor do di presentation on Monday at Alausa, Ikeja. E say di exercise show di administration commitment to responsible governance, fairness, and respect for residents rights.
Sanwo-Olu, wey im deputy Dr. Obafemi Hamzat accompany am, describe di payment as fulfilment of government legal and moral responsibility to citizens wey dia lands bin acquire for projects wey dey serve public interest.
Members of State Executive Council, traditional rulers, and community leaders attend di event.
Sanwo-Olu stress say di compensation no be gesture of charity but obligation rooted for justice. E add say infrastructure development must always balance with transparency and protection of citizens interests.
E explain say all claims go through due process, including enumeration, professional valuation, and verification of ownership documents. Dis one ensure say only legitimate beneficiaries receive payment.
According to am, di acquired properties earmark for strategic infrastructure projects wey dey design to improve living standards of Lagos residents. E assure say di lands no go divert for personal interests.
Di governor advise beneficiaries to use di funds wisely by investing for sustainable ventures wey go provide long-term benefits for dem and dia families.
E also assure residents say officials of Lands Bureau remain available to provide guidance on documentation and other related matters without demanding any form of gratification.
Earlier, Deputy Governor Hamzat say di compensation payment demonstrate di administration determination to honour im commitments to residents wey government projects affect.
E note say while development initiatives sometimes require acquisition of private properties, di government go continue to ensure say affected owners receive appropriate compensation in line with law.
Di Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Lands Bureau, Kamar Olowoshago, say di exercise be part of ongoing compensation payments by di government. E add say e underscore di administration commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusive development.
Olowoshago note say meaningful development must not come at expense of justice and welfare of citizens.
Di Chairman of Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Lands, Hon. Olayinka Kazeem, commend di initiative. E describe am as reflection of government wey dey prioritise welfare of im people.
Di compensation exercise be part of efforts by Lagos State Government to ensure say infrastructure expansion achieve while safeguarding rights and interests of residents wey public projects affect.
