Oyo Govt. to demolish illegal properties in Akanran

The Oyo State Government on Thursday said it will soon begin the demolition of illegal properties and structures built on government land in Akanran, Ona-Ara Local government.

This was as the Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo warned encroachers to vacate government’s land with immediate effect.

The Ministry of lands helmsman hinted that it has been observed that a lot of people in the state had encroached on government’s land, and that this is disturbing the masterplan of the state.

Akin-Funmilayo stated that the Omituntun 2.0 agenda would not leave any stone unturned in making Oyo State a good place to live in.

He added that the government’s properties illegally built upon in Akanran is the proposed land for the State Games Village.

According to the Commissioner, the decision of demolition by the government brought an end to the long-awaited realization of the proposed game village project, which has been in the pipeline since 25 years ago.

He explained further that most occupants and developers claiming ownership of the land had fake documents, adding that anyone who refused to vacate the government’s land within the stipulated period would be forcefully evicted by law.

He called on residents of the state to visit the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development for any enquiry regarding land issues before purchasing any land.

In another development, the Oyo State Government has promised partnership with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) for the speedy completion of the Ibadan Inland Dry Port project.

The Commissioner for Trades, Investment, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Ademola Ojo, stated this while playing host to the management of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Southwest Zone led by Mr. Moses Fadipe in his Office, at the Secretariat, Ibadan.

The commissioner assured the council that the ministry would work assiduously to find solutions to anything that might hamper the project and give maximum support for the completion of the project.

He explained that when completed, the project will boost the State’s economy, adding that it is very important to the present administration.

He said, “Oyo State government is really interested in the completion of the project. We are assuring you of the support and cooperation of the Ministry and more importantly, personally eager to see the first cargo being lifted from the dry port.”