The Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai has warned land speculators in Lagos State against the selling of land marked for developmental projects.
Speaking during an inspection visit to the site earmarked for the construction of 608 units of two bedrooms apartments for Workers in the State, Akinderu – Fatai said the government will commence the removal of all encroachments and contraventions from the site as soon as possible.
Akinderu Fatai then revealed that some land speculators with the active support of some local traditional rulers are selling government land marked for developmental projects.
He seized the opportunity to alert members of the public against such unscrupulous individuals, families, and communities who engage in the widespread indiscriminate and illegal sale of government land, saying” it will amount to eventual loss on the part of the buyers”.
In his words, “Why should anyone risk building on Government land without valid titles such as the certificate of occupancy and building plan approval, when such structure would eventually be removed“.
Akewusola urged the general public to take a formal approach to verify the status of any landed property before consummating any transaction. They should endevour to always obtain a Land Information Certificate from the Office of Surveyor-General, Alausa – Ikeja.