Lagos maps 3,700 hectares of informal spaces for regulation

The Punch | 08-09-2026 04:29am |

The Lagos State Government has mapped 3,700 hectares of informal urban spaces across 1,700 locations as part of a regulatory initiative. The move aims to balance business activities with public order in the state. The mapping exercise is expected to bring these informal areas under formal regulation, ensuring compliance with urban planning laws. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to organized urban development.

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