Lagos to Set Up Joint Working Committee Over Alaba Market Demolition

The Lagos State Government will be setting up a joint working committee to resolve issues surrounding the recent demolition of some buildings in the Alaba International Market area and some other markets in Lagos.

The committee is to help clear some of the misunderstandings surrounding the demolition exercise.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known while speaking after a meeting with Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ben Kalu, and some Igbo market leaders in Lagos on Friday.

You will recall that some individuals have accused the Lagos government of targeting a certain section of the country in the recent demolition of some structures at the Alaba International Market.

Debunking the accusation, Governor Sanwo-Olu said some of the misconceptions surrounding the actions of the government have been cleared in the meeting, adding that the committee will go around to make verifications.

The state government said members of the joint committee will include market leaders.

Speaking, Governor Uzodimma thanked Sanwo-Olu for listening to the concerns they raised with him and his proactive action in setting up a committee to immediately look at the issues.