The Lagos State Government on Monday convened a stakeholder meeting with traders at Computer Village, Ikeja, to deliberate on the proposed relocation of the market to the new ICT and Business Park in Katangowa, Agbado-Oke Odo.
Permanent Secretary of the Office of Urban Development, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, who addressed the gathering at Otigba Street, Ikeja, explained that the session was held on the directive of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to promote inclusiveness and transparency in the relocation process.
“For the first time in 15 years, government officials are meeting you in your market to discuss this matter. This demonstrates the governor’s dedication to openness and stakeholder participation,” Oki stated.
He noted that the Katangowa ICT and Business Park would feature modern infrastructure such as hotels, banking halls, recreation centres, car parks, a fire station, a police post, and well-planned access roads.
According to him, the relocation would boost commercial activities while restoring order to Ikeja, which was originally designed as a residential area.
Oki urged traders to cooperate with the initiative, desist from trading on roads and drainage setbacks, and support the government’s urban renewal programme.
Officials from the Urban Development Department also gave presentations outlining the benefits of the relocation.
The Iyaloja of Computer Village, Chief (Mrs.) Abisola Azeez, endorsed the plan, stressing that the new location would broaden the market’s opportunities and provide a more conducive atmosphere for traders and customers.
Also present at the meeting were the General Manager of the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA), Tpl. Oladimeji Animashaun; the Coordinating Director of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Builder Florence Gbaye; the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Urban Development, Mr. Segun Williams; along with executive members of the market association.
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