Lagos State Government has suspended approvals for building
filling stations in the state for safety reasons.
Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr
Wasiu Anifowose, on Tuesday, said that the government was committed to
ensuring safety of the residents as well as proper regulation of the
environment.
“For now, no filling station in Lagos State until we take
inventory of the ones we have; it will affect every nook and cranny.
“No permit for filling stations in Lagos State till further
notice. The management team of the ministry has taken a decision to take the
bull by the horn,” he said.
Anifowose also said that the ministry was collaborating with
the Federal Government to relocate some tank farms in residential areas in
Apapa.
“On tank farms, I am pleased to announce to you that His
Excellency, Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, paid a visit to Apapa and gave us a mandate
to do a study.
“Physical Planning Department in the ministry has done one
study, and we are going back to have series of meeting with the Department of
Petroleum Resources,” he said.
The commissioner said that oil spillage in Alimosho, which
polluted underground water, was caused by pipeline vandalism.
On removal of illegal structures, he said that demolition of
houses under high tension wires was ongoing aimed at ensuring safety of
residents.
The official said that the Ikeja Model City Plan was being
reviewed to complement other model plans including Epe, Ikorodu and
Oshodi/Isolo Master Plans.
“These plans would augment the Apapa, Agege/Ifako-Ijaiye and
the reviewed Ikoyi-Victoria Island Model City Plans.
“This will help to attain orderly, progressive and
sustainable urban development,” he said.
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