The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to developers on the Lagos shoreline, giving them an ultimatum to regularize their projects or face revocation and possible demolition.

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, delivered the warning after inspecting the Lagos Lagoon Estates and other shoreline fronts on Thursday.

It was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Salisu Haiba.

Dangiwa expressed concerns over the increasing number of irregular developments on the lagoon’s shoreline, including unauthorized land reclamation and building. He emphasized that these developments are taking place without necessary documentation and approval from the Federal Government.

The Minister’s inspection tour revealed that some developers had filled parts of the shoreline with sand and begun construction without securing proper titles from the Federal Government. In a joint agreement with the Lagos State Government, Dangiwa outlined plans for collaborative efforts to regulate development on the shoreline.

Developers have been given a one-month deadline to regularize their projects. Failure to comply will result in revocation and demolition of the illegal structures.

“The Federal Government is working to document its assets nationwide, with a focus on ensuring shoreline properties are properly regulated.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has the authority to issue titles on the shoreline under the Land (Title Vesting) Act of 1975.

“The Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority grants permits for dredging along the shoreline, while the Lagos State Government controls physical development in the area.

Dangiwa’s visit will culminate in a Stakeholder Engagement on Friday, December 13, 2024, where further discussions will be held on the future of shoreline development in Lagos.