Ogun State Government Begins Demolition of Former First Lady ’s Complex

The Ogun State Government has begun demolishing a building owned by Mrs Olufunke Daniel, wife of former Governor Gbenga Daniel.

 

The five-storey building, named Datkem Plaza, is situated at Folagbade Street, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

VOP news gathered that the structure, approved by the state government in 2009, is scheduled for commissioning by the end of September.

The demolition which began in the early hours of today waa carried out under the supervision of some government officials and security agents.

VOP News also gathered that the Ogun State Government had given a demolition notice about three days ago.

In a statement by the contractor, Engr Olusegun Lawal, he said that the government gave reasons for the demolition to include: lack of enough parking space, inadequate muster point and inadequate airspace.

According to Lawal, the building, worth N1 billion, “has no single structural defects and all relevant and necessary government approvals have been obtained.”

Former Governor Daniel, who is the current Senator representing Ogun East, has visited the site for an on-the-spot assessment.

Speaking, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Lekan Adeniran, said the State Government would soon issue a statement about the incident.