The Lagos state government has suspended all planning approvals along the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway with immediate effect.
Oluyinka Olumide, commissioner for physical planning and urban development, announced the decision at the state secretariat in Alausa on Monday.
Olumide said the suspension was necessary to address the significant impacts the coastal road project has had on Lagos’ physical development frameworks, including the recently completed Ode-Omi action area plan and the ongoing Ibeju-Lekki model city plan and Lekki comprehensive master plan.
“The Lagos-Calabar Coastal road has affected our development plans considerably. It is crucial to review and realign the project with these plans to prevent further distortions,” Olumide said.
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“Therefore, planning approvals along this corridor are temporarily suspended until further notice.”
The Lagos state physical planning permit authority (LASPPPA) has been directed to enforce the suspension.
The commissioner reassured residents that the government remains committed to creating an organised, livable, and sustainable urban environment, while positioning Lagos to benefit fully from the coastal highway project.
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