The Lagos State Authorities introduced the profitable relocation of the Okobaba Plank Market from Ebute Meta to a newly developed website, Timberville, in Agbowa.
As a part of the resettlement plan, the federal government additionally delivered 260 items of two-bedroom flats to accommodate the affected merchants.
This improvement was disclosed by Dr. Olajide Babatunde, Particular Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and City Growth, throughout the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, as reported by the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN).
“We’ve not solely relocated the merchants from Okobaba to Timberville in Agbowa, however now we have additionally ensured their consolation by offering 260 items of two-bedroom flats,” Babatunde mentioned.
He defined that the initiative displays the state authorities’s dedication to inclusive city improvement, guaranteeing that resettled communities are supported with satisfactory infrastructure and housing.
Babatunde additionally revealed that 21 main markets throughout Lagos—together with Laptop Village, Abule Egba, Katangowa, Pelewura, Alabama Transnational Market, and Jankara Gorodome—at the moment are at totally different phases of relocation, revitalisation, and complete redevelopment.
He famous that these initiatives are being carried out beneath the supervision of the Lagos State City Renewal Company (LASURA).
“We’re repositioning these markets to be safer, extra accessible, and higher organised by way of LASURA’s complete market redevelopment plan,” he mentioned.
He harassed that the state authorities is concentrated on creating a greater buying and selling surroundings for 1000’s of merchants and customers.
The federal government is planning to redevelop the Ipodo slum in Ikeja with a human-centered strategy that respects the wants of the group and the surroundings, aiming for sustainable and inclusive development.
Moreover, the Lagos State Authorities has launched a 30% rebate for anybody constructing Inexperienced Eco-houses, exhibiting a transparent push in direction of greener, climate-friendly city improvement.
