Babajide Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday presented more than N3.1 billion in compensation to over 300 property owners affected by government land acquisition for strategic infrastructure projects across the state.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu said the compensation underscored his administration’s commitment to fairness, transparency and the protection of citizens’ rights in line with the Land Use Act.
He said land acquisition for overriding public interest imposed both a legal and moral obligation on government to compensate affected persons fairly, transparently and promptly.
“Today’s exercise is not charity; it is justice.
“It is not a favour; it is the rightful entitlement of every verified project-affected person whose property was acquired for public purpose,” he said.
The governor said all claims underwent due process, including enumeration, professional valuation and title verification, to ensure compensation reached legitimate beneficiaries.
“Behind every parcel of land is a family, a livelihood and a story. Development must always have a human face, and that is the principle guiding this administration,” he said.
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