<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://openlife.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Urban-1024x731.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-2226"/><figcaption> <strong><em>L-R: Deputy Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Arc. Foluso Dipe during the Governor’s inspection of Urban Regeneration sites in Lagos Island, on Saturday, January 11, 2020. </em></strong></figcaption></figure>



<p>Executive governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, early Saturday visited some locations on Lagos Island for on-the-spot assessment of his administration progress on the Lagos urban regeneration goals</p>



<p>Gboyega Akosile, the governor’s spokesman, stated in a statement
made available to OpenLife that the visit was in line with the administration&#8217;s
plan to embark on urban regeneration of identified communities in Lagos,
Governor </p>



<p>The Governor, who was accompanied by the Deputy Speaker
of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Sanni Eshinlokun and some
members of the State Executive Council including the State&#8217;s Commissioner for
Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, went round the Onala
playing ground; the demolished Jankara market; the Isale gangan regeneration
site; Adeniji Adele; Ebute Elefun and some areas around Idumagbo designated for
redevelopment.</p>



<p>Sanwo-Olu restated his administration&#8217;s commitment to urban regeneration, saying that Lagos truly needs regeneration especially Lagos Island. The Governor assured residents of the affected areas that his administration will ensure a complete renewal of the entire community, emphasising on building of drainage channels, road upgrade and construction to ease vehicular movements of people and goods.</p>



<p>It will be recalled that Governor Sanwo-Olu, during electioneering spoke on the need for urban renewal especially in some communities in Lagos Island. The Governor also said sincerity is the major issue militating against urban redevelopment in the State. He said: “When you want to take people’s properties and you want to regenerate, they must first see sincerity of purpose – what are the additional plans that you have for them before you could regenerate?”</p>



<p>He assured Lagosians that his administration will provide a stop gap for at least two to three years, adding that “you need to do what we call proper enumeration. Once you can enumerate properly and determine who the original owners of properties are, and you sit and have an agreement, then the regeneration will start.”</p>



<p>He also assured that his administration will work out a proper model before embarking on the project to ensure strong confidence. “I have said, the major thing is sincerity of purpose knowing fully well that you are not out to circumvent them or to short-change them.&#8217; Once that is put on the table very clearly and transparently, we will get a success of it.”</p>



<p>Speaking on the Governor&#8217;s visit, the Commissioner for
Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako said Lagos Island
regeneration plan is an important focal point for urban renewal of the Babajide
Sanwo-Olu administration, noting that it is the heart of Lagos; Isale Eko,
which is a historical centre.</p>



<p>Salako said the Government has also considered its
potentials for socio-economic and cultural revival, noting that the
regeneration of Isale Eko will bring up its thriving arts and cultural vibes
with local markets and commercial activities.</p>



<p>He said: &#8221;Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu in line with the THEMES agenda of making Lagos a 21st Century Economy will tap into this dynamism and turn the potential into real investment opportunities and growth, in order to reverse the decay, slums and lack of effective services through the revitalisation programme for Lagos Island.&#8221; He stated further that as part of the regeneration programme, the Government will commence immediate re-planning of Jankara by preparing an action plan for the area.</p>



<p>&#8221;Work will also include infrastructure upgrade and resurfacing
of the failed portion of the roads and de-silting of all drainage channels
around the area and those  ;around Adeniji Adele. The Onola playing field
is also to be transformed to a befitting sporting centre that will help take
the youths off the street and develop their potentials,&#8221; Salako stated.</p>



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