Lagos Government Engages Computer Village Stakeholders on Market Relocation

By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal

The Lagos State Government has opened discussions with stakeholders of Computer Village, Ikeja, over plans to relocate the market to the newly developing ICT and Business Park at Katangowa, Agbado Oke-Odo.

The Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, Mr. Gbolahan Oki, who addressed traders and stakeholders during a meeting at Otigba Street, Ikeja, said the engagement was directed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure an inclusive process in the relocation exercise.

According to Oki, the government is fast-tracking construction at the Katangowa ICT and Business Park, which will feature modern facilities including hotels, a banking hall, a recreation centre, car parks, a fire station, a police post, and access roads.

He explained that the move from Ikeja to Katangowa would not only restore the original residential status of Ikeja but also provide traders with a purpose-built environment that supports business growth and creates better opportunities.

“The relocation is a win-win for government and traders, offering business optimisation in a serene setting,” he said, urging traders to cooperate with the government to achieve a seamless transition.

Oki further appealed to Computer Village traders to desist from street trading and displaying goods on roads and drainages, stressing that the government is committed to sustainable, people-focused urban development.

Presentations on the benefits of the relocation were made by the Director of Urban Development, Mr. Olalekan Odujebe, and Mr. Olayinka Bello.

The Iyaloja of the market, Chief (Mrs.) Abisola Azeez, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for the initiative, noting that the new site would enhance the market’s potential and create a more conducive environment for both traders and customers.

Also present at the meeting were the General Manager of the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA), Mr. Oladimeji Animashaun; Coordinating Director of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Builder Florence Gbaye; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Urban Development, Mr. Segun Williams; and executives of the Computer Village Market Association.