Lagos commences demolition of markets, churches along Red Rail line train stations (nairametrics.com)

The Lagos State government on Saturday commenced the demolition of markets, shanties, and reclaiming the Right of Way (RoW) of the Red Rail project corridor from Agbado, Ogun, to Ebute Metta, Lagos.

He said the exercise would be sustained to keep the Red Rail Line project corridor safe for all Lagos residents.

All makeshift stalls along rail lines were removed; permanent structures including four new-generation churches were partially demolished and other encroachments were removed.

Members of the demolition team sensitized traders at various locations on the danger of trading on the new train corridor.

Olumide was accompanied by the Special Adviser, e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde; General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr. Gbolahan Oki and senior directors of both the agency and ministry.

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