President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to enforce stricter land use regulations, warning that the Federal Government will revoke all approvals previously granted for developments on setbacks and prohibit further unauthorized constructions, including illegally created islands.
Speaking at a the flag off of the reconstruction of the deep seaport access road in Epe, Ijebu-Ode area of the state in Lagos on Wednesday, the President stressed that decisive governance is required to restore environmental integrity and urban planning standards across the state and the country at large.
“I am pleased to have the Deputy Governor of Lagos State present. Let it be clear that we will revoke all approvals granted for developments on setbacks. Furthermore, we are resolute in our stance: no additional approvals will be granted for illegally created islands or unauthorized developments,” Tinubu declared.
His comments come amid growing public concern over the rise of unregulated construction and environmental violations, particularly in coastal and high-risk areas. The President’s statement signals a federal-level intervention in what has traditionally been seen as a state responsibility, underlining a more centralized approach to urban governance.
