The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA), has begun disbursing compensation to landlords and residents affected by the Oworonshoki demolition exercise.
According to reports, some landlords have received compensation ranging from N2 million to N5 million, depending on the type of property demolished.
Owners of wooden houses received between N300,000 to N500,000.
The compensation exercise is ongoing at the palace of the Oloworo of Oworonshoki kingdom and is scheduled to continue tomorrow at 12 noon.
LASURA’s General Manager, Oladimeji Animashaun, spoke briefly to the press, assuring that the agency is committed to ensuring that affected families and landlords receive fair compensation.
Affected families and residents who have been enumerated are receiving cheques, and the process is expected to continue until all eligible recipients have been compensated.
