The Lagos State Government has formalised community land allocations across Sangotedo and Ibeju-Lekki as part of its plan to develop a 16,300-hectare master-planned urban community.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented land allocation letters to leaders of 98 beneficiary villages during a ceremony at the Ito Omu Link Bridge in Sangotedo.
The allocation letters formally recognise the beneficiary communities within the proposed development area and signal the commencement of the state’s master-planned urban project, which is expected to boost housing delivery, infrastructure development and long-term urban growth.
Sanwo-Olu said the government is committed to ensuring that the expansion of Ito Omu and surrounding communities is guided by deliberate planning rather than unchecked urban sprawl.
According to the statement, the allocation letters were issued following the Lagos State Government’s acquisition of 16,300 hectares of land through the Lagos State New Towns Development Authority (NTDA) for the development of a master-planned urban community designed to meet housing needs and drive other developmental initiatives.
“The Lagos State Government on Wednesday presented Land Allocation letters to 98 villages within Ito-Omu and other communities in Sangotedo and Ibeju-Lekki areas of the State.
“The presentation of the allocation letters was a result of the Lagos State Government’s acquisition of 16,300 hectares of land in Ito-Omu and other communities through the New Towns Development Authority (NTDA) to develop and maintain several developmental schemes to take care of the housing needs and other developmental activities of the citizens.
“The future of Lagos cannot be built on unplanned expansion. It must be built on deliberate planning, appropriate infrastructure, secure communities and opportunities for our people to prosper,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
Sanwo-Olu said the project aligns with the state’s THEMES+ Agenda and is intended to strengthen land tenure, expand infrastructure, create economic opportunities and improve living standards while preserving the heritage and identity of the host communities.
He added that the presentation of the allocation letters marks the commencement of the project’s implementation, with the state set to enhance road networks, drainage systems and social infrastructure across the beneficiary communities.
He said the proposed Ito Omu Waterfront Jetty will enhance connectivity and improve transportation within the area.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiary communities, the Onibeju of Ibeju-Lekki, Oba Razak Olasunkanmi, urged the state government to ensure the master plan includes both residential and commercial districts to promote stronger connectivity and integrated development across the communities.
The traditional ruler also urged the state government to establish a technical college in the area to equip young people with vocational and technical skills that would enhance their employability and support local economic development.
