The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a directive for the closure of Landmark Beach, Lagos, effective from Sunday. Umahi made this announcement on Saturday during a press briefing held at Landmark Beach. He emphasized the need to commence the demolition process, clarifying that only the shanties would be affected, while the existing infrastructure would remain untouched.

Umahi emphasized that the closure of the beach is necessary to facilitate the demolition process, as the area is owned by individuals engaged in sand filling, leading to the depletion of the beach's natural landscape. He reiterated the government's commitment to constructing the coastal road within the Right of Way of the Federal Government, regardless of any political opposition.

Furthermore, Umahi assured that compensation for affected individuals would commence from Wednesday or Thursday. He reiterated the government's stance on compensating those affected by the demolition, emphasizing that the process would be carried out promptly and fairly.

The minister highlighted the government's determination to adhere to the coastline for the construction of the coastal road. He mentioned that progress had been made along kilometers 13, 16, and 20 as of Saturday, reaffirming the government's commitment to ensuring an efficient and economically viable road network along the coastline.

Umahi reiterated the necessity of the demolition, citing the encroachment of landmark structures onto the federal government's Right-of-Way. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Korede Keisha, had previously instructed affected property owners to visit the ministry's secretariat in Lagos to address any necessary procedures.

Previously, Umahi had disclosed details about the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project, estimating an eight-year completion timeline with a cost of N4 billion per kilometer. The ambitious project aims to connect Lagos to Cross River, traversing several states along the coastline.

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