Lagos State Government Issues 21-Day Ultimatum To 176 Illegal Estates For Layout Approvals.
The Lagos State Government has identified 176 estate developments operating without mandatory layout approvals, issuing a stern 21-day ultimatum for their promoters to regularise their documentation. The estates, primarily located in the Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe areas, have been flagged as illegal due to their failure to secure approvals from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, according to a statement released by the ministry on Monday.
The list of non-compliant estates, published following an extensive audit, includes prominent developments such as Adron Homes in Elerangbe, Aina Gold Estate in Okun-Folu, Diamond Estate in Eputu, Prime Water View Garden in Ikate-Elegushi, and Royal View Estate in Ikota. The Permanent Secretary for the Office of Physical Planning, Engr. Oluwole Sotire, emphasized that these estates’ operations without approved layouts undermine the state’s sustainable development goals and the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda, which aims to foster a functional, organised, and resilient smart city.
Developers of the affected estates have been directed to submit necessary documentation to the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development at the State Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, within the 21-day period. Failure to comply risks strict enforcement measures, including potential sanctions or demolition, as part of the state’s commitment to regulating estate development and ensuring orderly urban growth. Sotire stressed that the compliance exercise is a routine function of the ministry, designed to safeguard Lagos’ urban planning framework and protect residents from the risks posed by unregulated developments, such as inadequate infrastructure and environmental hazards.
The government also reiterated the mandatory requirement for all real estate developers and practitioners to register with the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA). This body oversees the regulation, coordination, and monitoring of real estate activities to ensure compliance with state laws. “Operating without approval not only jeopardizes sustainable growth but also endangers the safety of residents,” Sotire said, urging developers to act swiftly to avoid penalties.
This crackdown follows previous enforcement actions by the state, including a 2024 exercise targeting illegal estates in Alaro City and other parts of Epe, as well as notices issued to property owners in Okun Ajah for encroaching on government land. The Lagos State Government’s ongoing efforts reflect its determination to uphold urban planning standards, ensuring that the city’s rapid growth aligns with its vision of a safe, liveable, and sustainable metropolis.
