According to LASBCA, the exercise aims to identify genuine victims, verify property ownership, and assess the extent of damage before any relief is provided. The process includes document review, on-site inspection, and interviews with claimants to ensure transparency and prevent fraudulent claims.
Agency sources confirmed that only residents with valid proof of ownership or tenancy on legally approved structures will qualify for compensation. Claims involving illegal buildings on canal setbacks, drainage paths, or other restricted zones will be excluded in line with state planning regulations.
Community representatives have welcomed the move as a necessary step toward fairness but urged the government to ensure transparency and equity in the process to avoid political interference.
LASBCA said the verification would be completed within a defined timeline, after which compensation and relocation plans will begin. The agency noted that the demolitions were part of Lagos State’s broader flood control and urban renewal strategy aimed at protecting lives and infrastructure in vulnerable areas.
