The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the developer handling the proposed relocation of Computer Village, Ikeja, to Katangowa in Agbado-Oke-Odo, has announced a flexible payment plan to ease the transition for traders.
The announcement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Alausa, Ikeja, where government officials reaffirmed that the long-awaited relocation of Computer Village would soon become a reality.
In September, the state government gave traders an 18-month deadline to move to the new Katangowa site.
Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, said the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is committed to completing the project and bringing an end to years of stalled efforts.
“The current site, originally a residential area, has been adversely affected by unplanned development, displacing many residents,” Oki said.
He explained that Governor Sanwo-Olu, in line with his vision for sustainable urban development, directed that the new market site be built to international standards for a seamless transition.
According to him, the 15-hectare Katangowa site will include essential facilities such as trailer parks, hotels, banks, a police station, a fire station, and other community amenities.
“The government will provide a 15-hectare site equipped with facilities such as trailer parks, hotels, banks, a police station, a fire station, and other community amenities,” he reiterated.
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