Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition of Illegal Structures Along Lagos-Badagry Expressway

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the removal of all shanties and illegal structures located on the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, giving occupants 72 hours to vacate the area.

The governor announced the directive on Saturday after participating in the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Surulere Local Government Area alongside the First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.

Speaking to journalists, Sanwo-Olu said enforcement teams would begin clearing the corridor next week, covering the stretch from Orile-Iganmu to Okokomaiko.

“This is the final notice to everyone occupying the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. From next week, we are coming to clear the entire median. Everything there will go. Every illegal structure will be removed,” he said.

The governor stated that the highway median was not designated for commercial activities or informal settlements and emphasized the need to protect public infrastructure.

He noted that the 10-lane expressway, constructed with public funds, serves as a major entry route into Lagos and should not be encroached upon.

Sanwo-Olu added that the enforcement operation would commence next week, with personnel deployed to remove all unauthorized structures along the corridor.