Sanwo-Olu, Gov Uzodinma, others meet over Alaba market demolition

Hope Uzodinma, the governor of Imo State, and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have met over the Alaba International Market’s demolition.

The meeting, which also included Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker of the house of representatives, took place yesterday in Lagos.

After the meeting, Sanwo-Olu said it went well and that topics of interest to both parties were covered.

The Lagos governor said, “The meeting had gone on very successfully, where we discussed issues around a common interest, and especially issues around the demolition of Alaba market.

“There has been a lot of wrong information and communication. Our conversation this afternoon has cleared the air and we have seen the need for further collaboration and where wrongs have been expressed we corrected.”

A few weeks ago, the Lagos State Government began the process of demolishing distressed buildings in the Alaba International Market in the Ojo Local Government Area of the state.

The enforcement team of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, and the Lagos State Task Force embarked on the joint exercise.

The demolition had drawn condemnations from the affected traders and some Igbo groups, who alleged they were being targeted due to the intrigues of the 2023 presidential election.

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