Lagos govt bans night construction

The Lagos State Government has banned construction of buildings in the night across the state.

The government has, therefore, restricted construction activities in the state to 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 pm., from Mondays to Saturdays.

The state’s Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, gave the new directive in a statement issued on Thursday by the ministry’s Director, Public Affairs, Mr. Mukaila Sanusi.

He said the measure was necessary to safeguard the environment, curb incidences of building collapse, and enhance the overall well-being of residents.
Olumide said: “This restriction must be strictly adhered to by all stakeholders in the construction sector.

“It is in the public interest and will be enforced by relevant government agencies.”

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He added that while the state recognised the dynamic nature of building projects, any request to work beyond the stipulated hours must be made through a formal application and would be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“Concessions may be granted but only after due diligence and evaluation,” he added.

The commissioner also urged the people of the state to be vigilant and proactive by reporting construction sites that flout the directive.

“We encourage the public to take ownership of their environment. If you observe construction activities going on outside the approved hours, please report them to the appropriate authorities,” Olumide stated.

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