The Lagos State Government is set to commence construction work on the Epe Mixed Development Scheme and Labour City.
This was disclosed on Thursday by the General Manager, New Towns Development Authority, Olakunle Aboyeji, during a stakeholders’ meeting on the commencement of the construction of the schemes held at Epe Resort in Epe Local Government Area, Lagos.
The General Manager, who sought the cooperation of the residents, said the stakeholders’ meeting was convened to sensitise and solicit the cooperation of stakeholders on the commencement of the schemes, open dialogue, address major concerns and also explore opportunities for growth as it relates to Epe mixed scheme and Labour city scheme.
“The proposed Epe Development scheme was conceived and intended to be designed as a Site & Services Scheme and Private Sector Scheme. This became necessary as a result of the fast growth of unauthorised developments identified within the area.
“This necessitated the lands bureau and New Towns Development Authority to seek the approval of Mr governor to sanitise and develop a scheme in an area not earmarked as an agricultural zone,” Aboyeji said.
He also explained that the main purpose of the authority was to control the spread of these illegal developments in the areas and also provide infrastructure.
The Permanent Secretary, Lands Bureau, Kamal Olowoshago, who was the keynote speaker, encouraged the stakeholders to key in into this laudable project and take ownership while also urging them to be patient with the government for even development.
The chairman, House Committee on Land Matters, Olayinka Kazeem, encouraged every stakeholder to align with the development plan.
He encouraged the government to ensure that the locals were well informed about the project, and to be beneficiaries of jobs and other things that are due them.
The project Director, Town Planning Services, Olusol Orebiyi, said the Epe mixed development scheme and Labour City comprises three phases with the first phase consisting of eight zones which cover approximately 781 hectares, located between Itoikin road and Epe-Ijebu Ode expressway.
He explained that the gathering was aimed at discussing with the stakeholders on the government’s move to provide functional infrastructure such as roads, drainage, electricity, water and many more which will be of immense benefits to the populace.
The dignitaries in attendance unanimously agreed that the project was a legacy project in which Epe, Ibeju Lekki and Lagos at large must come together to make it a dream come true.