In a sweeping clampdown on illegal property developments, the Lagos State Government has issued a 21-day ultimatum to 176 estate developers operating without mandatory layout approvals, demanding they regularize their documentation or face enforcement actions.
The directive, announced by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development on Monday, follows a thorough audit of estate projects across the state. According to the Ministry’s Public Affairs Director, Mukaila Sanusi, the affected estates are mainly situated in high-growth corridors such as Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe.
The list of defaulting estates includes notable names like Adron Homes in Elerangbe, Aina Gold Estate in Okun-Folu, Diamond Estate in Eputu, Prime Water View Garden in Ikate-Elegushi, and Royal View Estate in Ikota, among others.
Speaking on the development, Oluwole Sotire, Permanent Secretary in the Office of Physical Planning, stressed that unapproved estates pose serious risks to Lagos’ sustainable urban development goals. He described the unauthorized operations as not only unlawful but also detrimental to the T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda—Lagos State’s strategic blueprint for economic growth, infrastructure renewal, and environmental sustainability.
“This exercise isn’t just about enforcement; it’s about ensuring that Lagos develops in a structured and resilient manner, in line with our Smart City vision,” Sotire explained. “All affected estate promoters are required to present their development documents at the Ministry’s office in Alausa, Ikeja, within the next 21 days for necessary processing.”
Sotire further reminded all stakeholders in the real estate sector, including developers, agents, and practitioners, that registration with the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) is compulsory. LASRERA serves as the regulatory body overseeing real estate operations, ensuring transparency and adherence to planning standards across the state.
The government’s latest move is part of a broader effort to sanitize the property development space, curb indiscriminate estate proliferation, and protect public interest through proper urban planning.