The Lagos State Government has taken swift action to address escalating concerns in Lekki Phase 1 following a distress call from the community’s residents association.
Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat convened an emergency strategy meeting with the Executive Committee of the Lekki Phase 1 Residents Association (LERA) and top officials from key ministries and agencies to tackle growing insecurity, environmental degradation, traffic chaos, and the unchecked proliferation of advert signage in the area.
Hamzat acknowledged the urgency of the issues, warning that “what affects Lekki today could affect Lagos tomorrow.”
He immediately directed relevant authorities—including the Commissioners for Environment and Youths, the Ministry of Transportation, LASAA, and the NTDA—to commence targeted interventions.
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The directives include evacuating miscreants from public green areas, restoring blocked canals, dismantling unauthorized advertising structures, enforcing traffic rules at key entry and exit points, and the humane relocation of displaced persons.
The measures are aimed at restoring order and enhancing safety for residents of the high-profile neighborhood.
LERA Chairperson, Shareefah Abiola Andu, commended the Deputy Governor’s prompt response and pledged the association’s support in executing the government’s plans.
She described the meeting as a turning point in fostering responsive and inclusive governance, expressing optimism that Lekki Phase 1 would soon return to being a model of urban order and security.