Lagos State government has issued a 27-day ultimatum to government land allottees in Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki axes, urging that they take full physical possession of the land before expiration of the ultimatum on December 14.
Permanent Secretary, Lands Bureau, Mr. Bode Agoro, who gave the directive on behalf of the state government, stated that the directive is in line with the policy thrust of the government in allocating lands to citizens in residential schemes to assist them meet their desire of building houses of their own.
Agoro, however, did not recommend any penalty in case of default but affirmed that the terms and conditions as stated in the State Land Law mandates allottees or holders of Right of Occupancy to fully develop their plots within two years of allocation, which he said informed allocation of plots of lands on the schemes.
He added that building approval for those that are ready to develop their parcels of land in compliance with the directive would be treated with utmost dispatch, and urged affected persons to act without delay.
Agoro decried the unwholesome activities of hoodlums who constitute threats to lives and properties of residents in those areas, adding that government would not fold its arms and continue to watch innocent citizens suffer unduly.
He counseled the public to verify the status of any landed property before consummating transaction and also obtain information from the Office of the Surveyor-General as well as ensure proper validation of titles from the State Land Registry.
The Permanent Secretary stated that such steps would also guard against practice whereby some individuals, families and communities engage in illegal sale of government acquired land.
Source: National Mirror Nigeria
