Residents of Oworonshoki whose houses were recently demolished have petitioned the Lagos State House of Assembly, seeking urgent intervention in the matter.
The petitioners, led by community leader Mr. Balogun Jamiu, said several of the demolished buildings were not illegal structures but houses with valid documents, a situation that has left many families homeless.
Receiving the petition on behalf of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, lawmakers including Mr. Sylvester Ogunkelu, Mr. Ogundipe Olukayode, and Mr. Ege Olusegun assured the residents that the Assembly would investigate the incident.
Mr. Ogunkelu, who chairs the House Committee on Physical Planning and Urban Development, advised the affected residents to compile and submit their Certificates of Occupancy and building approvals to support their claims.
The lawmakers praised the community for their peaceful approach, noting that the Speaker had already directed an intervention after the issue sparked protests on social media. They also confirmed that demolition activities in the area had been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.
The Assembly pledged to safeguard the rights of law-abiding Lagosians and emphasized that development policies must not compromise citizens’ shelter and security.
Source: Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria
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