Lagos pays 3.1 bn naira to 331 property owners

The Lagos State Government has disbursed more than 3.1 billion naira in compensation to over 300 property owners whose land was acquired for public infrastructure projects. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the payments at a ceremony in Alausa, Ikeja, on Monday, July 20, 2026.

The governor stated that 331 beneficiaries from areas including Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Igbogbo, and Ogba received compensation for properties acquired for strategic road and infrastructure projects. He emphasized that the payments represent a legal and moral obligation, not an act of charity. Sanwo-Olu described the exercise as a fulfillment of the government's responsibility to citizens affected by compulsory land acquisition for public interest.

Officials said all compensation claims underwent a rigorous verification process involving enumeration, professional valuation, and confirmation of ownership documents to ensure only legitimate beneficiaries were paid. The governor assured that the acquired lands would be used solely for the announced infrastructure projects aimed at improving transportation, easing congestion, and stimulating economic activity across the state.