The Lagos State Government has finished its report on illegal buildings marked for demolition on Banana Island and will share it with the public soon.

 The Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Olajide Babatunde, said this on Monday during a press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, as part of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second-year report in his second term.

Babatunde shared that the government demolished at least 349 unsafe buildings in the past year to protect lives and property.

Earlier, the government announced plans to demolish buildings on Banana Island that were built without approval or in restricted areas, like near the shoreline or under power lines. This plan has raised concerns from residents and property owners on the island, who have asked the government to review the decision.

Babatunde also mentioned that the Lagos State Building Control Agency, led at the time by Gbolahan Oki, had issued demolition notices and requested property owners to submit their building documents for review.

He stated, “This action shows the government’s strong commitment to enforcing urban planning laws, protecting public safety, and preserving the estate’s structure.”

The Special Adviser added that affected property owners have been invited for meetings and given the chance to correct their building approvals, noting that the verification process has now been completed.

He said, “The report on this exercise is ready, and the government will publish it publicly soon before taking further action.”

The Lagos State Building Control Agency has also demolished illegal buildings in other parts of Lagos, including Abule Egba, Iyana-Iba, and Iyana Isheri, where most of these structures were built under power lines, which is against the law.

Babatunde added that since 2021, the government has reclaimed 39 properties from offenders. Those involved have also been fined.