By Olasunkanmi Akoni
LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has disbursed over ₦3.1 billion as compensation to more than 300 landowners whose properties were acquired for various public infrastructure projects across the state.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who presented the compensation cheques to the beneficiaries on Monday at Alausa, Ikeja, said the exercise reflected the administration’s commitment to responsible governance, fairness and respect for the rights of residents.
The governor, who was accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, described the payment as the fulfilment of the government’s legal and moral responsibility to citizens whose lands were acquired for projects serving the public interest.
Members of the State Executive Council, traditional rulers and community leaders attended the event.
