Suspension of All Reclamation Projects in Lagos State
Sector: Government • Location: Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Source: The Nation Newspaper
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all reclamation projects across the state, regardless of whether they have Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval or drainage clearance. The suspension is due to unchecked reclamation of wetlands, floodplains, and lagoons in various areas, posing environmental and social risks. All ongoing and proposed reclamation projects
- Status
- Failure
- Sector
- Government, Water Supply and Storage, Waste Processing and Treatment
- Location
- Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Nation Newspaper
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Description | The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all reclamation projects across the state, regardless of whether they have Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval or drainage clearance. The suspension is due to unchecked reclamation of wetlands, floodplains, and lagoons in various areas, posing environmental and social risks. All ongoing and proposed reclamation projects must undergo the full EIA process and secure approval and clearance from the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. Non-compliance within seven days will lead to enforcement actions including decommissioning and prosecution. |
Original sector | Environment and Water Resources |
Location
Country | Nigeria |
State | Lagos State |
City | Lagos |
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Source | The Nation Newspaper |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Water Supply and Storage, Waste Processing and Treatment |
Article published date | 2025-09-21 |
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