The Lagos State Government has announced plans to construct a ₦7bn jetty and develop housing estates at the Oworonshoki waterfront area as part of its ongoing waterfront regeneration programme.
The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, disclosed this during an interaction with journalists in Lagos on Friday, noting that approvals had already been secured for both projects.
Bush-Alebiosu said the jetty project, currently under discussion with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is designed to improve water transportation across key parts of the state while stimulating economic activities within the Kosofe axis.
According to him, the waterfront location cuts across three local governments within his federal constituency, making the jetty a strategic infrastructure investment.
He also confirmed that the state government had obtained approval to develop housing schemes in Oworonshoki, stressing that the area’s location makes it suitable for large-scale residential development.
“Oworonshoki is specially located, and there is no reason development happening on the island cannot be extended towards this axis,” the commissioner said.
The commissioner addressed concerns over recent demolitions in Oworonshoki, clarifying that the exercise was part of an urban regeneration initiative and not directly linked to his ministry. He, however, sympathised with affected residents and said efforts were being made to provide support where possible.
Bush-Alebiosu added that the state was also considering establishing a modern fish market in the area to maximise its waterfront advantage and reduce the cost of seafood in Lagos.
He further stated that the ministry remained committed to combating illegal dredging and reclamation activities along Lagos waterfronts, describing such practices as a major threat to drainage systems and environmental safety.
According to him, enforcement operations are ongoing to curb activities that contribute to flooding and unregulated land expansion across the state.
