Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his commitment to fairness, transparency, and residents’ welfare as Lagos continues demolishing unsafe and hazardous buildings.

Mr Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance during the second phase of compensation for affected Oworonshoki residents, where more displaced persons received payments.

Parts of Oworonshoki were demolished on September 6, prompting protests and a brief blockage of the Third Mainland Bridge.

A statement on Friday by Oladimeji Animashaun, general manager of the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency, said the government would ensure every eligible resident is resettled.

He said no Lagos resident would be denied the right to own property, stressing the administration’s commitment to fairness and due process.

Mr Animashaun said seventy-nine affected persons received cheques during the first phase, while another one hundred beneficiaries were paid on Thursday.

He said the compensation process would continue in phases to accommodate all verified beneficiaries.

Some beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the government for fulfilling its promise to affected households.

Rosemary Nwaoha, who received N1 million, described the support as timely and helpful to her family’s recovery.

Another beneficiary, Patrick Arinze, who received N3 million, commended the government for responding to residents’ concerns.

He said the compensation provided relief and demonstrated responsiveness, despite earlier complaints from affected communities.

Beneficiaries received payments ranging from N1 million to N5 million, depending on the valuation of their demolished properties.

(NAN)