By Eric Elezuo

The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed profound appreciation to as many that supported him, including his team, and the good people of Lagos State, in his bid to progressively govern the state.

The governor expressed this wish while identifying his 59th birthday via his X handle on Tuesday.

He wrote:

Today, I turn 59.

As I mark this special day, I am thankful for the amazing journey that has led me to this moment. Being the Governor of Lagos State is an immense privilege, and I am grateful for the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of our citizens.

I want to express my appreciation to everyone who has supported me, from my hardworking team to the wonderful people of Lagos. Your unwavering support and belief in our shared vision are the hallmark of our successes.

Here’s to another year of hard work, progress, and making Lagos a shining example of excellence.

Together, we will keep moving forward, stronger than ever before.

Congratulations to Mr. Governor!

Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has canceled the revocation on the property owned by a former military governor, General Anthony Stephen Ukpo.

The property, which the former military governor gave to Ogeyi Place Le Meridian Hotels Limited located at Plot 319, GRA Phase II, Port Harcourt, was revoked by Nyesom Wike’s administration on December 29, 2022 ostensibly for government’s use.

But in a newspaper publication, the Governor Fubara said the revocation was done in error hence the cancellation.

He said: “In exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 28 (5) (a) (b) of the Land Use Act, Cap L5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I, SIMINALAYI FUBARA GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State of Nigeria hereby withdraws and cancels the revocation of the aforementioned property,” the publication reads in part.

Below is the full publication

LAND USE ACT, CAP L5, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004, WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION OF REVOCATION OF RIGHTS OF OCCUPANCY ON PLOT 319 G.R.A, PHASE II IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE

WHEREAS, by a Certificate of Occupancy dated 20 July, 1998 and registered as No. 54 at page 54 in Volume 144 of the Lands Registry Office, Port Hercourt, Rivers State, the Rivers State Government issued a Certificate of Occupancy to ANTHONY UKPO in and over all that piece or parcel of land measuring 2864.64 at Plot 319 GRA Phase II, Port Harcourt.

WHEREAS; by a Deed of Assignment dated 3″ August, 2001 and registered as No. 50 at Page 50 in Volume 272 of the Lands Registry Office, Port Harcourt, ANTHONY UKPO assigned his interest on the property to OGEYI PLACE HOTELS LIMITED.

WHEREAS, by an official Gazette of Rivers State No. 37 Volume 58 and dated 29 December, 2022 the then Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike revoked the aforementioned statutory Right of Occupancy covering the above subject property, from ANTHONY UKPO and OGEYI PLACE HOTELS LIMITED for the use by Government.

AND WHEREAS, in exercise of Powers Conferred on me by section 28 (5) (a) (b) of the Land Use Act, Cap L5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I, SIMINALAYI FUBARA GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State of Nigeria hereby withdraws and cancels the revocation of the aforementioned property.

The Lagos State Government, on Sunday, issued a 14 day removal notice to owners of buildings and structures at Sangotedo area of Lekki and Okota, Isolo areas of the state, which were built on drainage channels.

Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this after an inspection tour to various contravention sites and on-going drainage enforcement projects in Ago Palace Way, Isolo, Sangotedo, Lekki and Ikoyi areas of the state.

Wahab said the state government was determined to restore sanity in the state.

He said: “The era of environmental indiscipline and nuisance are over in Lagos. We will not shy away from enforcing all relevant laws irrespective of whose ox is gored.

Lagos despite its peculiarities as a coastal state with low-lying terrains and a high population density among others has remained afloat because of various measures put in place by the government.”

Wahab, who said the ministry has strengthened its Drainage Enforcement activities said: “I tell people climate change is real and there is a cholera outbreak, We must know that all these things are Interwoven.  We must all be responsible and responsive as a people, people cannot continue to brazenly abuse the environment and expect that there will be no consequences.”

At Sangotedo by Lagos Business School, the Commissioner said: “A 48 hours contravention notice have been served to owners of buildings lying within the channels and 14 days abatement and when that elapses the law will take its course.

“We will commence full enforcement after the expiration of all notices with an option of voluntary compliance.

“Lagos despite its peculiarities as a coastal state with low-lying terrains and a high population density among others has remained afloat because of various measures put in place by the government.”

Vanguard