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00:00The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LAPSCAR, has been actively involved in enforcing building
00:11regulations across Lagos State, with a focus on ensuring safety and compliance with urban
00:18planning laws.
00:19Recently, the agency has been conducting demolition activities in the agric bus stop area of Ikorodu
00:26as part of its efforts to address illegal structures and provide sustainable development.
00:33In line with its mandate, LAPSCAR has issued final quit notices to illegal occupants in
00:40the agric bus stop area of Ikorodu.
00:43This move is part of the state government's broader strategy for urban regeneration and
00:48sustainable development aimed at creating livable and secure communities.
00:54The agency has emphasized that illegal structures pose environmental and security risks, which
01:01the government is determined to address.
01:03However, there have been concerns raised by residents regarding the demolition notices.
01:10Some residents have protested, claiming that the notices were issued without prior warnings
01:16and that the buildings targeted are neither distressed nor newly constructed.
01:21They suspect foul play, alleging that some individuals might be using the agency to
01:26acquire land for resale.
01:36LAPSCAR's enforcement strategy involves issuing notices to owners of distressed or non-compliant
01:42buildings, requiring them to either rectify the issues or face demolition.
01:47The agency conducts thorough engineering appraisals before taking action, ensuring
01:53that all demolitions are in line with the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and
01:58Development Law of 2019 as amended.
02:03In recent weeks, LAPSCAR has demolished over 15 distressed buildings across Lagos State,
02:09including structures built on drainage channels and those failing structural integrity tests.
02:16The agency emphasizes that the cost of demolition will be borne by the owners of such buildings.
02:22The demolition activities by LAPSCAR in Agrikbostorp, Ikorodou, reflect the agency's commitment
02:29to enforcing building regulations and promoting sustainable urban development.
02:34While there are concerns among residents, the agency's actions are guided by legal
02:40frameworks aimed at ensuring safety and compliance with urban planning standards.