The Lagos State Government has identified 176 estate developments as illegal and has issued a 21-day ultimatum to their developers to begin processing layout approvals or face possible sanctions.
The affected estates, predominantly located in the fast-growing Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe corridors, were published in an official document released Monday by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.
According to the Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Engr. Oluwole Sotire, the developments were deemed illegal due to the absence of approved layouts—a mandatory requirement for estate development in the state.
“These estates have been operating outside the regulatory framework, compromising the sustainability goals of the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda,” Sotire stated.
Some of the listed estates include Adron Homes, Elerangbe; Aina Gold Estate, Okun-Folu; Diamond Estate, Eputu; Prime Water View Garden, Ikate Elegushi; and Royal View Estate, Ikota, among others.
Sotire disclosed that estate owners have been given a 21-day window to submit necessary documentation to the Ministry at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, to commence the layout approval process.
He emphasized that the action was in line with the Ministry’s statutory responsibility to regulate the orderly development of land and ensure Lagos evolves into a functional and resilient smart city.
“This exercise is a routine part of our mandate to prevent uncoordinated growth and promote sustainable urban development,” he added.
The Permanent Secretary also urged all developers and real estate operators to register with the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA)—the body tasked with coordinating, regulating, and monitoring real estate activities across the state.
The crackdown comes amid growing concerns over haphazard development and environmental degradation in some parts of Lagos, especially within the high-demand real estate zones of Ibeju-Lekki and Epe.
Officials say enforcement actions may follow after the ultimatum expires for developers who fail to comply.
