The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the removal of illegal structures and shanties along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway as part of ongoing efforts to improve environmental sanitation and protect public infrastructure.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the exercise forms part of a broader strategy to restore order across major road corridors and prevent the unlawful occupation of public spaces.
According to the commissioner, enforcement teams have been carrying out clearance operations along the expressway over the past three weeks, removing makeshift structures and other environmental nuisances. He added that the operation would be followed by routine monitoring and surveillance to prevent a return of illegal activities in the affected areas.
Wahab explained that the Lagos-Badagry Expressway remains a critical transport corridor linking Lagos with neighbouring communities and the Republic of Benin, making it necessary to keep the route free from encroachment and environmental hazards.
He noted that the state government has consistently intensified enforcement against illegal markets, roadside structures and other environmental violations, stressing that such activities contribute to flooding, traffic congestion and public health concerns.
The commissioner appealed to residents, traders and business owners to cooperate with the government by avoiding the conversion of road setbacks, drainage channels and other public spaces into markets or business locations.
He warned that anyone found occupying public land unlawfully or violating environmental regulations would face arrest and prosecution in accordance with the laws of Lagos State.
The state government reiterated that continuous enforcement, effective environmental management and public cooperation remain essential to achieving a cleaner, safer and more sustainable Lagos.