Lagos denies approving ICT specialised mall

“The Lagos State government yesterday denied involvement with a construction firm, Master Realty International Concept Limited, allegedly said to be parading itself as having approval to build an ICT specialised mall beside the new Ikeja Bus Terminal.”- The Nation

In a statement yesterday in Ikeja, the state capital, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development Wasiu Anifowoshe said the state government had not given planning permit for such development.

He said: “This information is false. The Lagos State government did not issue any permit to him because his plans are not in sync with the government’s regeneration plan. So, it is not possible for him to obtain approval from appropriate authorities.”

The commissioner restated government’s commitment to actualise the relocation of Computer Village from Ikeja to Katangowa.

Anifowoshe assured residents of the continuous implementation of the provisions in the Ikeja Model City Plan, which designated Computer Village for residential use.

According to him, the purpose is to achieve urban regeneration and increase housing stock.

The commissioner said the take-off of the Katangowa project was at its final stage, adding that the government will ensure that the project is concluded as scheduled.

He said: “Therefore, government will not take it lightly with anyone caught attempting to disrupt the relocation plans of moving Computer Village from Ikeja to Katangowa. The Lagos State government met with the executive members of Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN) of Computer Village and assured them that government is committed to its relocation plans…”

Source: The Nation