By Garba Mohammed
The Lagos State Informal Space Management Authority (LASISMA) has begun moves to demolish buildings located beneath high-tension electricity cables in the Alagbado/Oke-Odo area along the AIT Road corridor in Lagos.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Lagos State Government said officials of LASISMA carried out an inspection in the Alagbado/Oke-Odo axis to address serious physical planning violations, particularly structures erected directly under or dangerously close to high-tension power lines.
The exercise followed a directive from the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olumide Oluyinka, as part of ongoing efforts to restore order in the state’s urban environment and prevent potential disasters.
Representing the LASISMA General Manager, Daisi Oso, the enforcement team was led by Emmanuel Seyi Ogunyemi. During the operation, officials served contravention notices to occupants and marked buildings found to be encroaching on the restricted high-tension corridor.
Authorities emphasized that the action is aimed at protecting lives rather than simply enforcing regulations. Property owners were advised to relocate structures situated within the hazardous zone.
According to LASISMA, the move is necessary to protect lives and property, reduce environmental risks, and ensure compliance with the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2019.
Speaking during the exercise, Ogunyemi warned residents about the dangers of ignoring safety setbacks around power lines.
“Structures built under or too close to high-tension lines pose significant safety threats to residents and the surrounding community,” he said.
As part of the initiative, LASISMA officials also met with the leadership of the Agbado/Oke‑Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to strengthen collaboration between state and local authorities.
During the meeting, the LCDA Chairman, Abiodun Jimoh Ejigbadero, expressed support for the exercise and assured LASISMA of the council’s cooperation in maintaining orderly development in the area.
“Our administration will work closely with LASISMA and other relevant agencies to ensure proper land use and improve urban aesthetics across the LCDA,” Ejigbadero said.
The enforcement drive is part of LASISMA’s broader efforts to uphold planning standards in informal urban spaces across Lagos, with the goal of improving safety, orderliness, and the overall appearance of the city.
