Locally-Built Ferries: Lagos Teams Up With Caverton To Breathe A New Life Into Waterways Transportation

Locally-Built Ferries

Lagos State and Caverton Marine have launched 15 Locally-Built Ferries. Sanwo-Olu emphasized the potential for marine transport in Lagos and outlined plans for a total of 25 ferries. The project aligns with global sustainable development goals, featuring ferries certified for safety, and aims to create an integrated transportation system in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Lagos: Sanwo Olu Installs 50 Monarchs, Reconstitutes Obas Council

Orijeru Appointment

About 50 monarchs were installed into the State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Lagos over the past year. Commissioner Kayode Robert emphasized these achievements reflect support for Governor Sanwo-Olu’s leadership. Robert reassured that grassroots development remains a priority to transform Lagos into a 21st-century economy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that approximately 50 monarchs were installed … Read more

Lagos Sanitizes Ijora Bridge; Disperses Unauthorized Occupants

Ijora Bridge
  • Lagos State begins clearing shanties and illegal activities under Ijora bridge.

  • Illegal occupants were given a 23-hour notice to vacate.

  • Plans are in place to develop the area into a recreational space.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has initiated the clearing of shanties and illegal activities beneath the Ijora bridge on Monday.

This was disclosed by the ministry’s commissioner, Tokunbo Wahab, in a Monday post on X.com.

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He wrote, “Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources #LasgMOE commence removal of shanties and illegal business activities under the Ijora bridge.”

According to PUNCH, Wahab on Saturday, stated that illegal occupants under the bridge were served a 23-hour notice to vacate.

The state government demolished and removed illegal shanties under the Ijora bridge in February after giving a five-day quit notice.

Ijora Bridge
Ijora Bridge

Subsequently, the government disclosed its strategy to develop the under-bridge into a recreational space.

Watch the video below:

https://x.com/X_Dailly/status/1795142292321276333

Recall that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) issued a 23-hour eviction notice to illegal occupants squatting under the Ijora Bridge.

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The State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced this directive on Friday, May 25, via a post on his X handle.

Click here to watch our video of the week: 

Lagos Govt Gives 23-Hour Eviction Notice To Squatters Under Ijora Bridge

Ijora Bridge

The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) issued a 23-hour eviction notice to illegal occupants under the Ijora Bridge. State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the directive via his X handle on May 25. Wahab emphasized the urgency, warning squatters to vacate to avoid forced removal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more

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Lagos' Healthcare Improvements

    Lagos State Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi, prioritizes high-quality healthcare meeting international standards. Commitment to positioning Lagos as a medical hub to attract patients regionally and globally, boosting the local economy. Efforts include improving accessibility, mandatory health insurance, and partnerships for knowledge transfer and technological advancements. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State … Read more

Lagos Govt Shuts Down Restaurants, Church, Others Over Noise Pollution

Church, Others Over Noise Pollution

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Sanwo-Olu, Jamaican High Commissioner To Nigeria Lincoln G. Downer Discuss Cultural Ties, Investments In Lagos

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PHOTOS: Lagos Completes, Undertakes Projects For Youth And Elderly Development

PHOTOS: Lagos Completes, Undertakes Projects For Youth And Elderly Development

Elderly Care Homes Constructed in Epe and Badagry Renovation of Youth Centres Across Multiple Locations Facilities Upgraded to Provide Conducive Environment Eko Hot Blog reports that as part of the THEMES+ Developmental Agenda, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, has embarked on various projects aimed at enhancing the well-being … Read more

Lagos Excels In Hajj Operations, Earns Prestigious Awards

PHOTOS: Lagos Completes, Undertakes Projects For Youth And Elderly Development

Lagos State’s Commitment to Facilitating Hajj Pilgrimage Recognized for Discipline, Conduct, and Accommodation Quality Strives to Enhance Pilgrims’ Welfare and Experience Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, established by the Lagos State House of Assembly Law in 1967 and later amended in 2013, plays a pivotal role in organizing … Read more

Lagos Pilgrims Welfare Board Excels In Holy Land Pilgrimage

PHOTOS: Lagos Completes, Undertakes Projects For Youth And Elderly Development

Established by Law for Efficient Pilgrimage Operations Airlifted 310 Pilgrims for 2023 Pilgrimage to Jordan and Israel Organized First-Ever Tri-Continental Special Pilgrimage Group Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly established the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board by law in 2013 as a core pilgrimage welfare agency. The Board aims … Read more

Lagos Tourism Sector Set For Collaborative Revival

Lagos Tourism Sector Set For Collaborative Revival

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Lagos Cracks Down On Vandals, Arrests Suspect For Barrier Theft

Lagos Cracks Down On Vandals, Arrests Suspect For Barrier Theft

State Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy on Vandalism Suspect Caught Stealing Iron from Government Barriers Commissioner Warns Against Destruction of Public Property Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a stern move, the Lagos State Government has arrested a suspected vandal, Abba Mohammed, for allegedly vandalizing and stealing iron from concrete barriers erected along drainage channels. The arrest … Read more

114 Roads’ Initiative: Epe Local Government Holds Stakeholder’s Meeting Ahead Of Road Construction

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Lagos Crackdown: Roadside Livestock Sales Face Strict Enforcement

Lagos Crackdown: Roadside Livestock Sales Face Strict Enforcement

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Fatal Collision: Passenger Killed As Car, Truck Collide In Lagos

Truck Collide In Lagos

Female Passenger Killed As Car, Truck Collide In Lagos. Car driver injured; prompt response from LASTMA and Police. Deceased victim handled by Lagos Health Unit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a female passenger tragically loses her life in a high-speed collision between a Kia car and a stationary 20-foot containerised truck at Isolo Under bridge inward … Read more

Lagos Rocked By Yet Another Tragic Gas Blast, Two Casualties Confirmed

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Sanwo-Olu Explains Relocation Of Osun Indigenes, Cites Security And Welfare Concerns

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Wahab Sustains Rallying Cry: “We Must Rethink Plastic” To Transform Lagos’ War On Waste

Wahab Sustains Rallying Cry: "We Must Rethink Plastic"

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Lagos Goes Tough On Environmental Violators, Urges Eco-Friendly Practices

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